Delong Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98405 · Tacoma School District
#861 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#29875 of 50,301 nationally
About Delong Elementary School
Delong Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 861st of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Delong Elementary School ranks 45th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 Delong Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Delong Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 6–12
21 students · 1.1 km away
Foss High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 1.1 km away
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 1.4 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.4 km away
Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 4–8
368 students · 1.5 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.7 km away
Hunt Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 1.7 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students · 2.4 km away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 2.4 km away
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 2.6 km away
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Challenger Elementary
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350 students
Springbrook Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Delong Elementary School a good school?
Delong Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #861 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 Delong Elementary School rank in Washington?
Delong Elementary School ranks #861 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #29875 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Delong Elementary School?
Delong Elementary School had 349 students in 2025.
Is Delong Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Delong Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Delong Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Delong Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.