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Downing Elementary School

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

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About Downing Elementary School

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Downing Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 298 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.1 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 68 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Tacoma School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Pierce County.

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School facts

Address	5130 N. 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone	(253) 571-7100
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	298
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16.5
Students per teacher	18.1
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 530870001461). 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 Downing Elementary School serve?

Downing Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Downing Elementary School?

Downing Elementary School reported 298 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 298 students and 16.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Downing Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Downing Elementary School in?

Downing 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 Downing Elementary School located?

Downing Elementary School is at 5130 N. 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406. The phone number is (253) 571-7100.

How many other schools are near Downing Elementary School?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Downing Elementary School in our directory.