Brookdale Elementary School

611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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Brookdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Brookdale Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Brookdale student will gain the necessary social, emotional, and academic skills to be successful in middle school and beyond.

School Rankings

Brookdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookdale Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1339 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
41%
41%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
32%
27%
Black
12%
5%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Franklin Pierce School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookdale Elementary School's ranking?
Brookdale Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brookdale Elementary School often compared to?
Brookdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmhurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary School?
483 students attend Brookdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Brookdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookdale Elementary School offer ?
Brookdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookdale Elementary School part of?
Brookdale Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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