James Sales Elementary School

James Sales Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1301 113th St S,  Tacoma, WA
Franklin Pierce School District
3.5
377 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kristen Schroeder
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.4%
State Average
41.7%
Science
57.8%
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
381:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
33.2%
White
23.9%
Two or more races
18.2%
Black
10.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/2/2021
James Sales Elementary has been used for all of my children. All of them have been stunted in their academic growth because they have not been able to work at the pace they need to. They have to wait for other students to finish the pages and are called out for working ahead. At least they're not ca...
1.0 parent
6/17/2016
The principal ruins my day every time I see her. she is condescending and does not listen to the parents at all.
5.0 other
11/19/2015
We love this school teacher are sweet all the kids are well behaved. excited to see what's to come in the future with this school.
5.0 other
1/5/2012
This is a GREAT School. My granddaughter is so excited to go to school each day and likes her teacher so much. She was polite before but has become so much more since starting kindergarten. I highly recommend this school for positive feed back for the students.

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James Sales Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Tacoma, WA, in the Parkland neighborhood, and is served by the Franklin Pierce School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 377 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. James Sales Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $553,341. Discover additional schools in the area, like Washington High School, Gates Secondary School, Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Sales Elementary School.

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