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Downing Elementary School

5130 N. 26TH STREET TACOMA WA 98406

About Downing Elementary School

Downing Elementary School located in Tacoma, Washington, serves approximately 283 students in grades PreK through 5th. The school has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio with 17.4 full-time teachers. In terms of demographics, for the total student population 58.7% were White, 19.8% were Multiracial, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.7% African American, 3.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American. Additionally, 54.1% of students are eligible and taking free or reduced-priced lunch. In the area of academics, Downing Elementary is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Washington, with a proficiency rate of 60 - 64% in mathematics, 65 - 69% in reading, and 60 - 69% in science. Downing Elementary has a Gifted & Talented program and was ranked among the best elementary schools in Washington due to its excellence in education.

Downing Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5130 N. 26TH STREET TACOMA WA 98406

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Phone

(253) 571-7100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
246
Total Students
$104885
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 105 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Downing Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00AM - 3:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.8%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 11%
Black 7.5%
Two+ Races 20.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
58.8%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7.5%
Two+ Races
20.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 246
48.6%
120 Female
51.4%
126 Male

Student Population

246 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1: What distinct educational settings does Downing Elementary offer?

A1: Downing has a variety of educational settings, as it provides half-day classes for special education preschoolers, two Head Start classes, a Highly Capable class for students in the third-fifth grade, and all-day education for students from kindergarten to fifth grade.


Q2: How does Downing Elementary develop strong community connections?

A2: As a small elementary school, Downing affords staff the opportunity to get to know all students and to have strong connections to families who have attended the school for generations.


Q3: How many students are in the teachers' classroom at Downing Elementary?

A3: The student/teacher ratio is 17:1, which allows for one-on-one attention and support for students.


Q4: What are the school hours at Downing Elementary?

A4: Our school day is from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The school day will start later at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays.


Q5: What is the mission of Downing Elementary School?

A5: The mission of Downing Elementary School is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students so they can achieve academic success and grow as responsible, respectful, and compassionate persons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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