Fife Elementary School

Summary:

Fife Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 838 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fife School District, which is ranked 146 out of 247 school districts in the state.

Fife Elementary has a diverse student population, with 29.24% White, 10.38% African American, 24.58% Hispanic, 11.93% Asian, and other racial groups represented. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.94%) and Math (38.81%) were below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance for different student subgroups varies widely, with African American students performing relatively well compared to the state average, while English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle.

Compared to nearby schools, such as N.E. Tacoma Elementary School, Fife Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. The school's per-student spending of $17,423 in the 2021-2022 school year is higher than some nearby schools, but this higher funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2 suggest that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students, but this has not yet resulted in improved academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5804 20th Street E
       Tacoma, WA  98424


(253) 517-1400

District: Fife School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
740th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,423 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  816

Racial breakdown:

White:
27.0%
Hispanic:
22.4%
Pacific Islander:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fife Elementary School ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fife Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fife School District. Student population at Fife Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27%), Hispanic (22.4%), Pacific Islander (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fife School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fife Elementary School is 16.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fife School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fife Elementary School is $17,423. 1 elementary schools in the Fife School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fife Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fife Elementary School 740th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Fife Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fife School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fife School District 146th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fife Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.00 915th 1169 21.7%
2024 36.14 740th 1168 36.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.16 141st 194 27.3%
2024 43.27 114th 188 39.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.55 218th 254 14.2%
2024 23.63 257th 320 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.90 125th 308 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.10 863rd 1013 14.8%
2024 39.09 651st 1024 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.17 881st 1094 19.5%
2024 43.28 604th 1093 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.88 842nd 1099 23.4%
2024 29.11 786th 1099 28.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.59 145th 170 14.7%
2024 35.21 110th 163 32.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.61 23rd 66 65.2%
2024 64.77 19th 71 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.59 528th 633 16.6%
2024 44.21 372nd 651 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fife Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.69 679th 1011 32.8%
2024 41.12 611th 1009 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Fife Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fife Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 212 64 90 197 14 97 139 1 814
2023 245 87 100 206 7 114 79 0 838
2024 220 73 96 183 6 122 116 0 816

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fife Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 814 56.5 14.4 46.9
2023 838 51.5 16.2 58.1
2024 816 50.6 16.1 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fife Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 814 56.5 14.4 46.9
2023 838 51.5 16.2 58.1
2024 816 50.6 16.1 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Fife Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202281.9%4.7%0.0%0.0%1.6%86.6%86.6%86.6%86.6%83.5%89.8%86.6%83.5%83.5%
202387.0%9.2%0.0%0.0%6.1%90.1%88.6%88.6%88.6%90.1%89.3%89.3%90.1%90.1%
202485.7%8.4%2.5%0.8%2.5%86.6%88.2%88.2%88.2%86.6%90.8%87.4%86.6%86.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fife Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,239 (7.1%) $16,184 (92.9%) $17,423

Data source: Washington Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 816 students attended Fife Elementary School.

Fife Elementary School ranks 740th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fife Elementary School are 27% White, 22% Hispanic, 15% Pacific Islander, 14% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 9% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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