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Chester H Thompson Elementary

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

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About Chester H Thompson Elementary

Chester H Thompson Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Tacoma, Washington. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 688 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 41.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.6 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 49 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County. Bethel School District runs 35 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	303 159th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Phone	(253) 800-5800
School district	Bethel School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	688
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	41.4
Students per teacher	16.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530048000121). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Thompson PreschoolPublic · Grades PreK to KTacoma · 0.1 mi Spanaway Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 0.2 mi Acceleration AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Spanaway, WA · 0.5 mi Spanaway ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Spanaway, WA · 0.7 mi Bethel Hope Early Learning CenterPublic · Grades PreK to KSpanaway, WA · 0.7 mi Spanaway Lake High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Spanaway, WA · 0.8 mi Evergreen ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Spanaway, WA · 1 mi Transition 18-21 ProgramPublic · Grades 12Spanaway, WA · 1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Chester H Thompson Elementary serve?

Chester H Thompson Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary?

Chester H Thompson Elementary reported 688 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester H Thompson Elementary?

About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 688 students and 41.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Chester H Thompson Elementary a public or charter school?

Chester H Thompson Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Chester H Thompson Elementary in?

Chester H Thompson Elementary is part of Bethel School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/bethel-school-district/

Where is Chester H Thompson Elementary located?

Chester H Thompson Elementary is at 303 159th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445. The phone number is (253) 800-5800.

How many other schools are near Chester H Thompson Elementary?

There are 49 other schools within 5 miles of Chester H Thompson Elementary in our directory.