Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delong 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Delong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Delong Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
Delong 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 Delong 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Delong Elementary School's ranking?
Delong Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Delong Elementary School often compared to?
Delong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Delong Elementary School?
367 students attend Delong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Delong Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delong Elementary School?
Delong Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Delong Elementary School offer ?
Delong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delong Elementary School part of?
Delong Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Delong Elementary School located?
Delong Elementary School is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.
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