Point Defiance Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98407 · Tacoma School District
#264 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#9405 of 50,301 nationally
About Point Defiance Elementary School
Point Defiance Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 301 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 264th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 301.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Point Defiance Elementary School ranks 6th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
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 Point Defiance Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Point Defiance Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 1.1 km away
Science and Math Institute
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students · 1.7 km away
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students · 1.7 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 2.3 km away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 2.3 km away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 2.8 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 3.1 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.2 km away
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 3.3 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Goldendale Primary School
Goldendale · Public elementary · Grades K–4
302 students
Helen Keller Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Highland Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Lake Shore Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Point Defiance Elementary School a good school?
Point Defiance Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #264 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 Point Defiance Elementary School rank in Washington?
Point Defiance Elementary School ranks #264 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #9405 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Point Defiance Elementary School?
Point Defiance Elementary School had 301 students in 2025.
Is Point Defiance Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Point Defiance Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Point Defiance Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Point Defiance Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.