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Chester H Thompson Elementary

Bethel School District · Pierce County · 303 159TH ST E, Tacoma, WA 98445.0

(253)800-5800

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7/10
#453
Rank 453 out of 1,162
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #405 · 65th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #304 · 74th percentile
Science3/10 · #817 · 22nd percentile

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School Overview

Chester H. Thompson Elementary sits in the Parkland area of Tacoma, a working-class neighborhood south of the city with a strong sense of community and easy access to Pacific Lutheran University's campus nearby. The school punches above its weight in English and math, making it a solid choice for families who want a dependable neighborhood school without the pressure of more competitive suburban districts. It's the kind of place where staff tend to know kids by name, and the surrounding area offers affordable family living with a genuine South Sound feel.

Student Demographics

307 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
151 (49%)
White
67 (22%)
Multiple Races
38 (12%)
Pacific Islander
23 (7%)
Other
28 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged216 (70%)
Students with Disabilities40 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

689
Enrollment
54
Teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
18.4
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #708 · 45th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found