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Tacoma School District
Key statistics
28,847
Students enrolled
66
Public schools
1,538
Classroom teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
3,217
District office
601 S 8TH, Tacoma WA 98401
Phone
County
Pierce County
Official website
NCES District ID
5308700
About Tacoma School District
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is the third largest district in Washington State serving more than 28,000 children in kindergarten through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, five comprehensive high schools and 14 alternative learning sites. TPS has more than 3,500 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma. Our vision: We will be an outstanding school district in which all students exhibit high standards of achievement and critical thinking skills, and are socially responsible, contributing members of our society. Our mission: In partnership with parents and community, we will provide a comprehensive educational experience that is rigorous, individualized and enables students to contribute to a changing and diverse world.