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Christensen Elementary

Tacoma, Washington · Grades K to 5 · Franklin Pierce School District

Public school

About Christensen Elementary

Christensen Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Tacoma, Washington. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 346 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15 students per teacher. Franklin Pierce School District runs 13 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 78 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County.

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School facts

Address	10232 Barnes Lane S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone	(253) 298-3305
School district	Franklin Pierce School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	346
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23
Students per teacher	15
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 530294000472). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

James Sales ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 0.6 mi Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Tacoma · 0.8 mi Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 0.9 mi Fern Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.1 mi Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 1.3 mi Larchmont Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.4 mi Baker Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 1.4 mi Washington High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Christensen Elementary serve?

Christensen Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Christensen Elementary?

Christensen Elementary reported 346 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christensen Elementary?

About 15 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 346 students and 23 teachers in federal data.

Is Christensen Elementary a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Christensen Elementary in?

Christensen Elementary is part of Franklin Pierce School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/franklin-pierce-school-district/

Where is Christensen Elementary located?

Christensen Elementary is at 10232 Barnes Lane S, Tacoma, WA 98444. The phone number is (253) 298-3305.

How many other schools are near Christensen Elementary?

There are 78 other schools within 5 miles of Christensen Elementary in our directory.