Crescent Heights Elementary School

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Crescent Heights Elementary School, located in the Northeast Tacoma neighborhood, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is situated in a residential area, fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating supportive programs aimed at helping students build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Crescent Heights is known for its efforts to engage families and encourage parent involvement through various school activities and volunteer opportunities. The school prioritizes a welcoming culture, often focusing on inclusivity and student wellness to ensure that children feel safe and supported during their formative years. By balancing rigorous instruction with enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

451

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	102
Black	48
Asian	38
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	19

White
162 (35.9%)
Hispanic
102 (22.6%)
Two or More
78 (17.3%)
Black
48 (10.6%)
Asian
38 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)571-5500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 71