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Stanley Elementary School

Tacoma School District · Pierce County · 1712 S 17th St, Tacoma, WA 98405.0

(253)571-4500

2/10
#991
Rank 991 out of 1,162
English Language Arts2/10 · #1005 · 14th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1010 · 13th percentile
Science3/10 · #781 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Stanley Elementary sits in one of Tacoma's established west-side neighborhoods, where the community has a gritty, working-class character that many families genuinely appreciate. Academic performance here runs below state averages, so families who prioritize strong test scores may want to explore other options, but for those drawn to a neighborhood school with deep local roots, Stanley offers that close-knit, everyone-knows-your-name feel that's harder to find in larger or more transient school communities. Tacoma itself is an underrated Pacific Northwest city with real personality — affordable compared to Seattle, close to both the mountains and the water, and home to a genuinely diverse population that reflects the kind of world kids will actually grow up in.

Student Demographics

133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Multiple Races
32 (24%)
Hispanic
30 (23%)
African American
30 (23%)
White
28 (21%)
Other
13 (10%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged90 (68%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

326
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
13.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
16.5
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 · #67 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found