Chester H Thompson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98445 · Bethel School District
#434 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#15365 of 50,301 nationally
About Chester H Thompson Elementary
Chester H Thompson Elementary is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Bethel School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 688 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 434th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 688.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks 15th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chester H Thompson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester H Thompson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thompson Preschool
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
227 students · 151 m away
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students · 319 m away
Spanaway Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 1.1 km away
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
163 students · 1.1 km away
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,787 students · 1.3 km away
Evergreen Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 1.7 km away
Camas Prairie Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 1.8 km away
Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 2.5 km away
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students · 2.8 km away
Naches Trail Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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688 students
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686 students
Mill Creek Elementary
Mill Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Cedar Wood Elementary
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682 students
Dutch Hill Elementary
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694 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester H Thompson Elementary a good school?
Chester H Thompson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #434 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chester H Thompson Elementary rank in Washington?
Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks #434 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #15365 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary?
Chester H Thompson Elementary had 688 students in 2025.
Is Chester H Thompson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Chester H Thompson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester H Thompson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chester H Thompson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.