James Sales Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98444 · Franklin Pierce School District
#673 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#23108 of 50,301 nationally
About James Sales Elementary
James Sales Elementary is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Franklin Pierce School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 387 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 673rd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 387.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; James Sales Elementary ranks 30th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 James Sales Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Sales Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Christensen Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 1.0 km away
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students · 1.1 km away
Washington High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students · 1.2 km away
Hewins Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
266 students · 1.8 km away
Brookdale Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 2.0 km away
Helen Stafford Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 2.2 km away
Fern Hill Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 2.9 km away
Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 2.9 km away
Larchmont Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students · 3.2 km away
Baker Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Sales Elementary a good school?
James Sales Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #673 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 James Sales Elementary rank in Washington?
James Sales Elementary ranks #673 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #23108 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Sales Elementary?
James Sales Elementary had 387 students in 2025.
Is James Sales Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Sales Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Sales Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Sales Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.