Franklin Pierce School District
- 315 129TH ST SOUTH
- TACOMA, WA 98444
- (253) 537-0211
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 49.8% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,852 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.0 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,801 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 411 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,801 | 19.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 65 |
| Kindergarten Students | 524 |
| 1st Grade Students | 544 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 538 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 565 |
| 4th Grade Students | 533 |
| 5th Grade Students | 584 |
| 6th Grade Students | 595 |
| 7th Grade Students | 566 |
| 8th Grade Students | 582 |
| 9th Grade Students | 577 |
| 10th Grade Students | 623 |
| 11th Grade Students | 667 |
| 12th Grade Students | 582 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 153 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,089 |
| Hispanic | 1,021 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,014 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,493 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,537 |
| Female | 3,233 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 411 | 19.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 168 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 160 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 66 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 67 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 274 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| Student Support Services | 24 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 179 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $73,698,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,768,000 | 24.1% |
| Property Tax | $15,355,000 | 20.8% |
| Other School Systems | $166,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $42,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch | $811,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $621,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $39,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $44,000 | 0.06% |
| Interest Earnings | $200,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $62,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $428,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $48,554,000 | 65.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $33,152,000 | 45.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $125,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,050,000 | 6.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,569,000 | 2.1% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $404,000 | 0.5% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $64,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch Programs | $131,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $33,000 | 0.04% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,056,000 | 2.8% |
| Other Programs | $5,953,000 | 8.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,376,000 | 10.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,776,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,646,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $86,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,690,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $601,000 | 0.8% |
| Non-Specified | $454,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $38,000 | 0.05% |
| Direct - Other | $1,085,000 | 1.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $67,748,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $40,473,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,117,000 | 35.6% |
| Student Support | $5,061,000 | 6.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,254,000 | 4.4% |
| General Administration Support | $664,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $3,779,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,009,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,267,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $2,083,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,158,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $2,478,000 | 3.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $680,000 | 0.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 49.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 339 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 130 | 5.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Franklin Pierce School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 7,801
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 411
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BROOKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
611 132nd St South
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 432 | 17.3 |  Review This School |
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| CENTRAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4505 104th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 373 | 18.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHRISTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10232 Barnes Ln
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 414 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4608 128th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 429 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ELMHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
420 133rd St East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 445 | 17.8 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRANKLIN-PIERCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11002 18th Ave East
Tacoma, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,160 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| GATES SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||||
813 132nd St South
Tacoma, WA Public | 7-12 | 306 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1709 85th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-6 | 407 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| JAMES SALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11213 Sheridan Ave South
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-10 | 382 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LEARNING SUPPORT SCHOOL | ||||
315 129th St So
Tacoma, WA Public | 1 | 32 | - | Review This School |
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| MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 105th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | KG-5 | 461 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| MORRIS FORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1602 104th St East
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-9 | 914 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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| PERRY G KEITHLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12324 12th Ave South
Tacoma, WA Public | 6-9 | 824 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12420 Ainsworth Ave South
Tacoma, WA Public | 8-12 | 966 | 20.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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