Point Defiance School

4330 North Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407 | (253) 571-2265
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 405
Rating
Not Available

No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Point Defiance School

Use the form below to search for alumni from Point Defiance School.

First Name:
Last Name:
Graduation Year
Powered by Classmates.com®

School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Tacoma School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $10,073
  • Graduation Rate: 50.4%
  • Dropout Rate: 6.5%
  • Students Per Teacher: 17.8
  • Enrolled Students: 28,890

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 405
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.1
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 214 (52.8%)
  • Females: 191 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 41 (10.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 229 (56.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 270 (66.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Point Defiance School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.5%
Black5714.1%
Asian307.4%
Hispanic266.4%
White29071.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Point Defiance School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten10.2%
Kindergarten6616.3%
1st Grade7117.5%
2nd Grade6716.5%
3rd Grade6014.8%
4th Grade7117.5%
5th Grade6917.0%
Source: WA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Be The First To Review Point Defiance School!

Rate This School
Suggested Topics for Reviews
  • Principal leadership and staff
  • Overall ranking and student achievement
  • Teacher involvement and guidance
  • Extracurricular activities and sports
  • Classroom, building and playground safety
  • School homework load appropriateness
Enter Your Review Below
Enter Your Email Below
Reviews Containing the Following Will Not Be Accepted
  • Offensive or innappropriate comments, including allegations of criminal behavior
  • Names of individuals (faculty, staff, teachers, or students)
I am a and Accept the Terms of Use

School Map and Similar Schools Nearby

Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Sherman School
KG-5 | 352 Students | 1.0 miles away

5 out of 5
Skyline School
PK-5 | 321 Students | 1.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Jefferson School
PK-5 | 242 Students | 1.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Downing School
PK-5 | 301 Students | 1.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Washington-Hoyt School
KG-5 | 392 Students | 1.9 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Geiger School
PK-5 | 175 Students | 2.5 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Lowell School
KG-5 | 456 Students | 2.9 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Delong School
PK-5 | 410 Students | 2.9 miles away

2.5 out of 5
Grant School
PK-5 | 389 Students | 3.0 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Wainwright School
PK-5 | 235 Students | 3.2 miles away
Not Yet Rated

School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Point Defiance School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Popular Discussion Topics
  • Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
  • School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
  • After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
  • News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
  • Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
blog comments powered by Disqus
Navigation
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Simple Math ... a Simple Gift
Math affects every aspect of our lives-from balancing the checkbook to estimating the amount of...
Summer Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe
It won't be long until kids run from the school, shrieking in delight because they're free for the...
Help Your Child Achieve Success in Middle School
Middle school is for children between the ages of 10 and 14 years. At this time children begin to...