Very Good
#664 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 30% in state
Naches Trail Elementary
Elementary School · Bethel School District
15305 Waller Road E, Tacoma, WA 98446
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#664 of 2,228
In Tacoma
#24 of 88
public schools
In district
#10 of 33
Bethel School District
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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About Naches Trail Elementary
Naches Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Tacoma, WA, part of Bethel School District. Naches Trail Elementary serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Naches Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Naches Trail Elementary show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Naches Trail Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Naches Trail Elementary — Students at Naches Trail Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Naches Trail Elementary Compares
See how Naches Trail Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
15305 Waller Road E, Tacoma, WA 98446
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Naches Trail Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Camas Prairie Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Spanaway), which scores notably higher. Another option is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chester H Thompson Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Tacoma | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Clover Creek Elementary Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS - FREDERICKSON ELEM. Tacoma | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Spanaway Lake High School Spanaway | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Evergreen Elementary Spanaway | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Collins Elementary Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Central Avenue Elementary Tacoma | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Pierce County Skills Center Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Bethel Elementary Learning Academy Puyallup | 1.6 mi | — |
| Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Thompson Preschool Tacoma | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Spanaway Middle School Tacoma | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway | 2.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Elmhurst Elementary School Tacoma | 2.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Camas Prairie Elementary Spanaway | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma | 3.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Midland Elementary Tacoma | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Acceleration Academy Spanaway | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Challenger High School Spanaway | 2.6 mi | 2.4 |
| BETHEL HOPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Spanaway | 2.4 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98446 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,130
Median Home Value
$459,500
Median Rent
$1,944/mo
Population
14,241
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
36.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bordeaux Elementary School Shelton, WA | 7.3 |
| Burley Glenwood Elementary Port Orchard, WA | 7.3 |
| Carriage Crest Elementary School Renton, WA | 7.3 |
| Centennial Elementary Graham, WA | 7.3 |
| Central Emerson Elementary Snohomish, WA | 7.3 |
| Chautauqua Elementary Vashon, WA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Naches Trail Elementary
What grades does Naches Trail Elementary serve?
Naches Trail Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Naches Trail Elementary?
Naches Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Naches Trail Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Naches Trail Elementary rank in WA?
Naches Trail Elementary ranks #664 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Naches Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Naches Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Naches Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Naches Trail Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Naches Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, Naches Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Naches Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, Naches Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Naches Trail Elementary?
55.3% of students at Naches Trail Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (253) 800-8700
Resources & Links
District
Bethel School District- District Enrollment
- 21,539
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,370
- District Rank
- #10 of 33
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