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Naches Trail Elementary School

15305 WALLER RD EAST TACOMA WA 98446

Ranked 178 of 250 in Washington

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Naches Trail Elementary School

15305 WALLER RD EAST TACOMA WA 98446

About Naches Trail Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 41% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
443
Total Students
$88020
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 41.4%
Asian 4.9%
Hispanic 22.1%
Black 8.5%
Two+ Races 18.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
41.4%
Asian
4.9%
Hispanic
22.1%
Black
8.5%
Two+ Races
18.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 443
49.9%
221 Female
50.1%
222 Male

Student Population

443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Naches Trail Elementary School Contact Information

Address

15305 WALLER RD EAST TACOMA WA 98446

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Phone

(253) 800-8700

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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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: 7:30AM - 4:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

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Latest News

One of the biggest news items for March 2026 is the Bond Project Update. While Naches Trail originally planned for a modernization under the 2019 Bond, the district has announced that careful planning and additional state funding will now allow for a full rebuild of the facility. This will eventually provide students with a state-of-the-art environment specifically designed for modern learning.

FAQ

1. What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Trail?

Ans. The school has established a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which promotes a healthy learning environment.


2. Does the school have a Gifted & Talented program?

Ans. Yes, Naches Trail does offer a Gifted & Talented program for advanced learners.


3. What time does the school hours begin and end?

Ans. Building hours are 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, but school hours will vary.


4. What is the mission of the school?

Ans. Naches Trail strives to have each student meet and exceed the standard and prepare them for their post-secondary plans.


5. What are the principal and assistant principal's names?

Ans. The principal is Sophie Brannon, and the assistant principal is Bevin Hall.

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

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
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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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