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Elementary Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Tacoma School District · Pierce County · 1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405.0

(253)571-1400

2/10
#985
Rank 985 out of 1,162
English Language Arts2/10 · #984 · 15th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1001 · 14th percentile
Science3/10 · #786 · 25th percentile

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School Overview

Franklin Elementary sits in a well-established part of Tacoma, a city with a strong sense of working-class identity and genuine community pride along the Puget Sound. The school serves a diverse student body, and families in the area tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood rather than looking for a transient stepping stone. Tacoma itself has been growing and evolving, offering more affordable living than nearby Seattle while still giving kids access to museums, waterfront parks, and a real urban upbringing — and Franklin is a local school in the truest sense of that phrase.

Student Demographics

94 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
29 (31%)
Multiple Races
20 (21%)
Hispanic
19 (20%)
Other
26 (28%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged59 (63%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

262
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
11.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
11.4
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 Programs10/10 · #69 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found