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Naches Trail Elementary

Public K-5

 15305 Waller Road East
       Tacoma, WA  98446-1533

(253) 800-8700

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
566th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,409 Help


Students who attend Naches Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spanaway Middle School
High:    Spanaway Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Compare Details Naches Trail Elementary ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Naches Trail Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naches Trail Elementary is 13.1, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the Bethel School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naches Trail Elementary is $21,409, which is the 2nd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Bethel School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Naches Trail Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Naches Trail Elementary 566th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Naches Trail Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 143rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Naches Trail Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.37 392nd 1026 61.8%
2005 48.47 545th 1031 47.1%
2006 46.60 592nd 1051 43.7%
2007 38.78 704th 1069 34.1%
2008 47.97 592nd 1067 44.5%
2009 29.42 817th 1072 23.8%
2010 45.33 621st 1088 42.9%
2011 65.96 356th 1092 67.4%
2012 52.42 560th 1097 49.0%
2013 53.72 548th 1106 50.5%
2015 49.44 541st 1067 49.3%
2016 67.49 333rd 1053 68.4%
2017 67.53 341st 1056 67.7%
2018 62.77 389th 1054 63.1%
2019 79.42 211th 1130 81.3%
2021 16.49 947th 1107 14.5%
2022 33.61 772nd 1169 34.0%
2023 48.74 566th 1169 51.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.09 161st 212 24.1%
2019 75.42 54th 303 82.2%
2022 17.64 219th 252 13.1%
2023 35.63 131st 194 32.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.00 417th 637 34.5%
2019 21.75 496th 566 12.4%
2022 29.59 357th 478 25.3%
2023 14.19 292nd 308 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 307th 835 63.2%
2019 82.03 76th 979 92.2%
2021 26.03 680th 854 20.4%
2022 46.62 522nd 1019 48.8%
2023 68.41 254th 1013 74.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.62 460th 1004 54.2%
2019 78.15 213th 1068 80.1%
2021 14.84 914th 1008 9.3%
2022 31.84 765th 1100 30.5%
2023 54.78 465th 1094 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 306th 999 69.4%
2019 80.46 190th 1075 82.3%
2021 17.38 880th 1025 14.1%
2022 35.05 717th 1113 35.6%
2023 43.31 598th 1099 45.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.25 22nd 110 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 122nd 540 77.4%
2019 92.37 26th 697 96.3%
2021 32.03 342nd 501 31.7%
2022 48.29 309th 694 55.5%
2023 58.09 242nd 633 61.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Naches Trail Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.80 272nd 833 67.3%
2019 80.17 172nd 1027 83.3%
2021 12.31 878th 943 6.9%
2022 33.77 722nd 1031 30.0%
2023 41.62 596th 1011 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Open Quote I love Naches trail. My son is a 2nd grader there and has gone there since kindergarten. The teachers and staff have been great, he loves all of them. The teachers really care, and you can see it in the students. My son is doing so well, and I really believe a big part of it has been his amazing teachers. I love how involved so many parents are at this school, at plays and parent nights, other events there are always so many people that show up you have to park all up and down the street. I feel very comfortable with my son being there, their security measures are great. The only thing I would like to see change is pick up and drop off. It is SO hard to get in and out of that parking lot, and there are not nearly enough parking spaces. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Open Quote One star is a complement for this school a half star is more appropriate. Some of the teachers are dedicated. The teacher my son had was horrible. No classroom control and kids with severe behavioral problems were left to crawl around on the floor under the desks disturbing everyone else. The principal was no help and just protects the teacher at all costs. I would not recommend any child going to this school. We pulled our son out after three months. How can anyone learn in this environment? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Naches Trail Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 604 40 34 15 5 n/a n/a 0 698
1989 564 43 41 8 4 n/a n/a 0 660
1990 593 44 38 14 5 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 625 37 37 10 4 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 630 56 46 18 7 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 610 57 53 20 10 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 593 68 65 22 10 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 565 85 75 20 18 n/a n/a 0 763
1996 565 85 75 20 18 n/a n/a 0 763
1997 527 75 69 24 11 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 559 82 87 26 18 n/a n/a 0 772
1999 531 106 101 36 17 n/a n/a 0 791
2000 519 108 79 35 17 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 475 89 83 35 10 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 468 95 85 44 28 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 468 95 85 44 28 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 488 96 84 49 31 n/a n/a 0 748
2005 500 100 110 57 25 n/a n/a 0 792
2006 500 113 107 61 29 n/a n/a 0 810
2007 487 123 110 101 27 n/a n/a 0 848
2008 465 119 107 115 22 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 450 127 96 105 24 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 388 95 77 106 19 n/a n/a 0 685
2011 408 87 71 92 14 9 21 0 702
2012 539 93 67 154 15 38 57 0 963
2013 333 58 33 87 7 17 60 0 595
2014 244 33 23 76 6 10 60 0 452
2015 248 22 19 61 7 12 89 0 458
2016 295 34 23 62 10 22 97 0 543
2017 302 39 20 85 13 20 100 0 579
2018 285 42 17 84 9 20 97 0 554
2019 282 46 19 93 8 16 97 0 561
2020 240 34 14 98 7 19 75 0 487
2021 186 38 12 75 12 17 71 0 411
2022 169 37 15 86 4 16 85 0 412
2023 185 38 22 99 4 17 82 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Naches Trail Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 30.0 23.2 0
1989 660 29.0 22.7 n/a
1990 694 30.6 22.6 0
1991 713 34.9 20.4 n/a
1992 757 35.4 21.3 n/a
1993 750 34.6 21.7 n/a
1994 758 35.3 21.5 n/a
1995 763 35.3 21.6 n/a
1996 763 35.3 21.6 n/a
1997 706 33.3 21.2 n/a
1998 772 34.3 22.5 n/a
1999 791 34.9 22.7 n/a
2000 758 34.0 22.3 n/a
2001 692 34.2 20.2 n/a
2002 720 38.0 18.9 25.7
2003 720 38.0 18.9 25.7
2004 748 37.0 20.2 29.8
2005 792 36.6 21.6 29
2006 810 39.4 20.6 28.3
2007 848 40.3 21.0 32
2008 828 41.1 20.1 36.6
2009 802 41.1 19.5 34.2
2010 685 32.7 20.9 39.6
2011 702 31.0 22.6 28.9
2012 963 41.5 23.1 45.2
2013 595 28.7 20.7 33.4
2014 452 n/a n/a 45.6
2015 458 31.0 14.7 52.6
2016 543 31.0 17.5 40.5
2017 579 31.7 18.2 55.3
2018 554 36.2 15.2 49.5
2019 561 35.2 15.9 47.4
2020 487 34.8 13.9 50.3
2021 411 37.5 10.9 52.6
2022 412 34.5 11.9 46.8
2023 447 33.8 13.1 58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Naches Trail Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 30.0 23.2 0
1989 660 29.0 22.7 n/a
1990 694 30.6 22.6 0
1991 713 34.9 20.4 n/a
1992 757 35.4 21.3 n/a
1993 750 34.6 21.7 n/a
1994 758 35.3 21.5 n/a
1995 763 35.3 21.6 n/a
1996 763 35.3 21.6 n/a
1997 706 33.3 21.2 n/a
1998 772 34.3 22.5 n/a
1999 791 34.9 22.7 n/a
2000 758 34.0 22.3 n/a
2001 692 34.2 20.2 n/a
2002 720 38.0 18.9 25.7
2003 720 38.0 18.9 25.7
2004 748 37.0 20.2 29.8
2005 792 36.6 21.6 29
2006 810 39.4 20.6 28.3
2007 848 40.3 21.0 32
2008 828 41.1 20.1 36.6
2009 802 41.1 19.5 34.2
2010 685 32.7 20.9 39.6
2011 702 31.0 22.6 28.9
2012 963 41.5 23.1 45.2
2013 595 28.7 20.7 33.4
2014 452 n/a n/a 45.6
2015 458 31.0 14.7 52.6
2016 543 31.0 17.5 40.5
2017 579 31.7 18.2 55.3
2018 554 36.2 15.2 49.5
2019 561 35.2 15.9 47.4
2020 487 34.8 13.9 50.3
2021 411 37.5 10.9 52.6
2022 412 34.5 11.9 46.8
2023 447 33.8 13.1 58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Naches Trail Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.7%0.0%1.2%4.8%89.2%91.6%96.4%83.1%86.7%91.6%
201791.1%0.0%3.8%2.5%0.0%91.1%93.7%96.2%92.4%93.7%93.7%
201890.1%0.0%0.0%3.7%2.5%95.1%93.8%95.1%91.4%96.3%93.8%
201989.0%0.0%1.2%3.7%0.0%91.5%92.7%96.3%93.9%93.9%92.7%
202091.6%0.0%3.6%2.4%0.0%94.0%95.2%97.6%95.2%95.2%97.6%97.6%97.6%95.2%
202185.7%3.6%0.0%0.0%1.8%87.5%87.5%91.1%89.3%87.5%91.1%91.1%91.1%87.5%
202293.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%94.5%93.2%93.2%100.0%94.5%94.5%94.5%94.5%
202390.3%1.4%0.0%2.8%2.8%90.3%93.1%95.8%91.7%93.1%93.1%95.8%95.8%93.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.0%0.0%1.4%1.4%97.1%98.0%98.4%97.1%98.0%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Naches Trail Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (5.3%) $13,105 (94.7%) $13,842
2020 $736 (5.6%) $12,392 (94.4%) $13,127
2021 $760 (3.4%) $21,646 (96.6%) $22,406
2022 $1,164 (5.4%) $20,245 (94.6%) $21,409

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Naches Trail Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 1169 Elementary schools
 29.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Naches Trail Elementary)71.235
 36.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)61.246.6
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Naches Trail Elementary)79.149.4
 29.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Bethel School District)66.749.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Naches Trail Elementary)72.949.4
 23.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)60.647.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Naches Trail Elementary)65.452.6
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (Bethel School District)57.646.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Naches Trail Elementary)73.750.6
 23.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)63.652.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Naches Trail Elementary)62.246.3
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Bethel School District)51.441.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Naches Trail Elementary)66.353.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Bethel School District)5148
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Naches Trail Elementary)72.645
 27.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel School District)58.948.7
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Naches Trail Elementary)69.249.4
 19.8%
   All Grades Math (Bethel School District)46.835.4
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Naches Trail Elementary)66.353.1
 13.2%
   All Grades Science (Bethel School District)44.141.5
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students561447
 20.3%
African American4638
 17.4%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian1922
 15.8%
Hispanic9399
 6.5%
Pacific Islander1617
 6.3%
White282185
 34.4%
Two or More Races9782
 15.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%58.6%
 11.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Naches Trail Elementary.

Students at Naches Trail Elementary are 41% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.

Naches Trail Elementary ranks 566th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Naches Trail Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spanaway Middle School
High : Spanaway Lake High School


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