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Hedden Elementary School

Fife School District · Pierce County · 11313 8th St E, Edgewood, WA 98372.0

(253)517-1500

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6/10
#550
Rank 550 out of 1,162
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #574 · 51st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #546 · 53rd percentile
Science6/10 · #472 · 55th percentile

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School Overview

Hedden Elementary sits in Edgewood, a quiet residential community tucked between Tacoma and Auburn in Pierce County — the kind of place where neighborhoods feel established and families tend to put down roots. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid, dependable option for families looking for a grounded community school without the intensity of higher-pressure districts nearby. It'll appeal most to families who value a close-knit feel and appreciate being part of the Fife School District's smaller, community-oriented atmosphere.

Student Demographics

466 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
197 (42%)
Hispanic
104 (22%)
Multiple Races
65 (14%)
Asian
41 (9%)
African American
33 (7%)
Other
26 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners108 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged244 (52%)
Students with Disabilities83 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

470
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
16.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23
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 · #766 · 40th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found