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Fern Hill Elementary School

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

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About Fern Hill Elementary School

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Fern Hill Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 311 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 17.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Pierce County. There are 82 other schools within 5 miles. Tacoma School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	8442 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone	(253) 571-3888
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	311
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17.1
Students per teacher	18.2
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 530870001465). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Baker Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 0.3 mi Birney Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 0.7 mi Larchmont Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 0.7 mi Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 0.7 mi Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Tacoma · 0.8 mi Industrial Design Engineering and ArtsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1.1 mi Christensen ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 1.1 mi Sound Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Tacoma · 1.6 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 Fern Hill Elementary School serve?

Fern Hill Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?

Fern Hill Elementary School reported 311 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School?

About 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 311 students and 17.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Fern Hill Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School in?

Fern Hill 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 Fern Hill Elementary School located?

Fern Hill Elementary School is at 8442 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444. The phone number is (253) 571-3888.

How many other schools are near Fern Hill Elementary School?

There are 82 other schools within 5 miles of Fern Hill Elementary School in our directory.