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Point Defiance Elementary School

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

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About Point Defiance Elementary School

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Point Defiance Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 301 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 18.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.3 students per teacher. 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. Within 5 miles there are 61 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone	(253) 571-6900
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	301
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18.5
Students per teacher	16.3
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 530870001493). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Truman Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 0.7 mi Science and Math InstitutePublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1 mi Sherman Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 1 mi Skyline Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.4 mi Downing Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.4 mi Mason Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 1.7 mi Washington Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.9 mi Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Point Defiance Elementary School serve?

Point Defiance Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Point Defiance Elementary School?

Point Defiance Elementary School reported 301 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Defiance Elementary School?

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 301 students and 18.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Point Defiance Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Point Defiance Elementary School in?

Point Defiance 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 Point Defiance Elementary School located?

Point Defiance Elementary School is at 4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407. The phone number is (253) 571-6900.

How many other schools are near Point Defiance Elementary School?

There are 61 other schools within 5 miles of Point Defiance Elementary School in our directory.