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Central Avenue Elementary School

4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
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Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central Avenue Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Central Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Avenue Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1406 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
41%
35-39%
53%
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Central Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1406 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Central Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Central Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?
345 students attend Central Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Central Avenue Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Avenue Elementary School?
Central Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Central Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Avenue Elementary School part of?
Central Avenue Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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