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Franklin Elementary School

1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405Tacoma School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
276
Students
Total enrolled
$23,190
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 62% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 276 students in grades PK–05 in Tacoma, Washington.
62% above average funding
District spends $23,190 per pupil, 62% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Franklin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Tacoma, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 276 students. The district invests $23,190 per student — 62% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Franklin Elementary School

276
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution160 male · 116 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 161 students
Student Composition
39%
19%
17%
21%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black17%
Multiracial21%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530870001467

Academic Outcomes at Franklin Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98405

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,190Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,190
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,204
Student Support$4,406
Administration$2,783
Operations$3,479
Other$2,319
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,190 spent per student, an estimated $10,273 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.0%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,190/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Geiger Montessori SchoolSheridan Elementary SchoolBlix Elementary SchoolManitou Park Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Baker Middle SchoolMason Middle SchoolStewart Middle SchoolMeeker Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Lincoln High SchoolStadium High SchoolMount Tahoma High SchoolDr. Dolores Silas High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTacoma School District →
Phone: (253)571-1400
NCES ID: 530870001467
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tacoma seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tacoma School District
High
Lincoln High School
1,578 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Stadium High School
1,571 students · 09–12
● 46 opp36% FRL
High
Mount Tahoma High School
1,430 students · 09–12
● 39 opp71% FRL
High
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,114 students · 09–12
● 43 opp45% FRL
Mid
Baker Middle School
694 students · 06–08
● 39 opp74% FRL
Mid
Mason Middle School
659 students · 06–08
● 43 opp29% FRL
Mid
Stewart Middle School
627 students · 06–08
● 39 opp70% FRL
High
Tacoma School of the Arts
624 students · 09–12
● 47 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.