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James Sales Elementary School

1301 113TH ST S TACOMA WA 98444

Top 25% School in Washington

Ranked 77 of 250 in Washington

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James Sales Elementary School

1301 113TH ST S TACOMA WA 98444

Top 25% School in Washington

Ranked 77 of 250 in Washington

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About James Sales Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
377
Total Students
$83494
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 23.9%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 33.2%
Black 10.5%
Two+ Races 18.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.9%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
33.2%
Black
10.5%
Two+ Races
18.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 377
50.1%
189 Female
49.4%
186 Male

Student Population

377 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

381 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

James Sales Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1301 113TH ST S TACOMA WA 98444

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Phone

(253) 298-4205

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TOP 77 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James Sales 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

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55AM - 3:25PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The school launched an Adventure Club program, which is led by the Physical Education teacher, Colin Horak. In August, the club facilitated an activity where students explored local park lands.

FAQ

Q1: What is the mission statement for James Sales Elementary School?

A1: The mission is to nurture a school environment that allows for the academic achievement to flourish, creating a place where all students feel safe, included, and respected.


Q2: How does James Sales Elementary School support student behavior?

A2: Restorative practices provide students with opportunities to communicate, take responsibility, and make amends to promote a positive and supportive environment for learning.


Q3: What is the teacher-student ratio at James Sales Elementary?

A3: James Sales student-teacher ratio is a 15:1, allowing for additional personalized instruction and support.


Q4: What are the extra-curricular activities for James Sales Elementary?

A4: James Sales has a number of extracurricular activities, such as Adventure Club with Physical Education teacher Colin Horak, to provide enriching educational opportunities for students.


Q5: What is the mission statement for James Sales Elementary School?

A5: The mission is to nurture a school environment that allows for the academic achievement to flourish, creating a place where all students feel safe, included, and respected.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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