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Birney Elementary School

Tacoma, Washington · Grades PreK to 5 · Tacoma School District

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About Birney Elementary School

Birney Elementary School is a public school in Tacoma, Washington, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 476 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. There are about 14.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.1 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Tacoma School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Pierce County. Within 5 miles there are 95 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	7627 South Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone	(253) 571-4600
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	476
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.1
Students per teacher	14.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530870001455). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Birney Elementary School serve?

Birney Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Birney Elementary School?

Birney Elementary School reported 476 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary School?

About 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 476 students and 33.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Birney Elementary School a public or charter school?

Birney Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Birney Elementary School in?

Birney Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/tacoma-school-district/

Where is Birney Elementary School located?

Birney Elementary School is at 7627 South Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408. The phone number is (253) 571-4600.

How many other schools are near Birney Elementary School?

There are 95 other schools within 5 miles of Birney Elementary School in our directory.