Stanley Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Stanley Elementary School**, located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong focus on community engagement, often serving as a central hub for families in the surrounding area. Stanley Elementary utilizes a variety of educational initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and promote equity, ensuring that students have access to the resources and personalized support needed to succeed in their primary education journey.

325

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	72
Black	74
Asian	20
Two or More	89
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Two or More
89 (27.5%)
Black
74 (22.8%)
Hispanic
72 (22.2%)
White
61 (18.8%)
Asian
20 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-4500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stanley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stanley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	129	39.7%
Male	195	60%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)