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Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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

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About Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Tacoma, Washington. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 592 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. There are about 17.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34 teachers in all). It is one of 35 schools in Bethel School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County. Within 5 miles there are 51 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446
Phone	(253) 800-3000
School district	Bethel School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	592
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34
Students per teacher	17.4
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 530048003778). 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 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School serve?

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School reported 592 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?

About 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 592 students and 34 teachers in federal data.

Is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School a public or charter school?

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School in?

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

Where is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School located?

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is at 16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446. The phone number is (253) 800-3000.

How many other schools are near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School in our directory.