Central Avenue Elementary School

Central Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4505 104th St E,  Tacoma, WA
Franklin Pierce School District
4.5
355 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Debra Knesal
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.4%
State Average
41.7%
Science
51%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
367:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.5%
White
36.4%
Hispanic
29.3%
Two or more races
15.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Black
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.1%

School Rankings

#89 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/28/2018
This is a terrible school. The staff are rude. The principal is not approachable. My kids are bullied a lot. There is never follow up.
5.0 parent
5/22/2016
I have two children who have attended Central Avenue. Every teacher has been amazing and made us feel like part of a family. My daughter has since moved onto Ford Middle School, but my son has two more years here, and I am sure they are going to be awesome! Thank you staff at CA for treating each an...
5.0 other
12/8/2015
We are so thankful for the teachers and staff at Central Avenue! My daughter's kindergarten teacher Mrs. Turco is amazing at making sure her students know that they are special and loved, helping them to become confident, kind, respectful students. We have been blessed with another kind and caring t...
5.0 parent
8/26/2014
Excelente, Mi hija estuvo 4 a os sin saber el idioma cuando ingreso y lo habla perfecto. Recibio una buena educaci n, y sus profesores y personal le tratar n con repeto y cari o.

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Central Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Tacoma, WA, in the Summit neighborhood, and is served by the Franklin Pierce School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Central Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $551,169. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin Pierce High School, Gov. John Rogers High School, Morris Ford Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Avenue Elementary School.

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