Delong Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4901 S 14 st St
       Tacoma, WA  98405


(253) 571-5800

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,503 Help


Students who attend Delong Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Foss High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.0%
Hispanic:
21.2%
Two or more races:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Compare Details Delong Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 11th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Delong Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delong Elementary School is 18. 31 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delong Elementary School is $20,503, which is the 19th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Delong Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delong Elementary School 556th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Delong Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delong Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.99 538th 1026 47.6%
2005 52.75 500th 1031 51.5%
2006 49.76 548th 1051 47.9%
2007 46.06 608th 1069 43.1%
2008 67.48 326th 1067 69.4%
2009 51.14 537th 1072 49.9%
2010 59.92 420th 1088 61.4%
2011 54.15 514th 1092 52.9%
2012 41.40 698th 1097 36.4%
2013 51.34 579th 1106 47.6%
2015 38.79 678th 1067 36.5%
2016 42.36 628th 1053 40.4%
2017 32.07 745th 1056 29.5%
2018 29.03 774th 1054 26.6%
2019 28.72 848th 1130 25.0%
2021 18.91 904th 1107 18.3%
2022 36.88 728th 1169 37.7%
2023 49.29 556th 1169 52.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.71 253rd 303 16.5%
2022 11.15 240th 252 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 20th 333 94.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.72 373rd 637 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.70 669th 835 19.9%
2019 38.39 651st 979 33.5%
2022 46.08 530th 1019 48.0%
2023 60.92 335th 1013 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.64 845th 1004 15.8%
2019 21.76 883rd 1068 17.3%
2021 16.79 892nd 1008 11.5%
2022 41.10 638th 1100 42.0%
2023 49.22 532nd 1094 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 540th 999 45.9%
2019 39.02 683rd 1075 36.5%
2021 19.47 850th 1025 17.1%
2022 35.73 701st 1113 37.0%
2023 49.33 523rd 1099 52.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 75th 107 29.9%
2019 47.76 50th 110 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 417th 540 22.8%
2019 61.92 226th 697 67.6%
2023 79.86 68th 633 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Delong Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.63 474th 833 43.1%
2019 36.83 717th 1027 30.2%
2021 27.51 714th 943 24.3%
2022 39.63 644th 1031 37.5%
2023 49.97 492nd 1011 51.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Delong Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 69 70 4 6 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 380 72 58 7 9 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 364 96 49 16 9 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 396 95 54 15 4 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 369 106 41 8 6 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 350 123 47 13 12 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 346 126 54 15 14 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 353 92 60 18 11 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 353 92 60 18 11 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 337 95 55 13 10 n/a n/a 0 510
1998 359 95 49 15 8 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 319 111 54 16 6 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 317 132 44 20 11 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 271 114 40 23 7 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 247 106 44 32 7 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 247 106 44 32 7 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 232 127 40 42 7 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 214 113 38 52 9 n/a n/a 0 426
2006 227 147 57 54 10 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 190 131 52 39 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 179 115 53 43 8 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 168 116 56 52 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 175 117 53 62 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 162 83 50 42 3 4 16 0 360
2012 238 139 52 53 3 8 28 0 521
2013 248 143 53 58 4 4 2 0 512
2014 239 178 50 63 7 6 7 0 550
2015 233 157 42 84 9 9 13 0 547
2016 216 132 32 84 10 17 27 0 518
2017 162 113 26 73 7 11 26 0 418
2018 149 87 22 78 8 16 56 0 416
2019 151 84 25 83 2 9 91 0 445
2020 155 72 21 80 2 11 87 0 428
2021 135 57 21 83 1 13 85 0 395
2022 126 49 19 74 0 9 65 0 342
2023 135 60 20 82 3 14 72 0 386

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 Delong Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 27.0 19.0 0
1989 526 26.0 20.2 n/a
1990 534 27.0 19.7 0
1991 564 28.5 19.7 n/a
1992 530 27.5 19.2 n/a
1993 545 29.0 18.8 n/a
1994 555 29.5 18.8 n/a
1995 534 27.4 19.5 n/a
1996 534 27.4 19.5 n/a
1997 510 27.5 18.5 n/a
1998 526 27.3 19.3 n/a
1999 506 27.4 18.5 n/a
2000 524 26.5 19.8 n/a
2001 455 27.4 16.6 n/a
2002 436 24.0 18.2 57.3
2003 436 24.0 18.2 57.3
2004 448 24.0 18.7 57.4
2005 426 24.4 17.5 55.4
2006 495 25.0 19.8 63.6
2007 417 24.5 17.0 60
2008 398 22.9 17.4 62.8
2009 394 22.9 17.2 68
2010 410 24.4 16.7 66.8
2011 360 24.5 14.6 60.3
2012 521 28.7 18.0 54.3
2013 512 28.9 17.7 71.7
2014 550 n/a n/a 74
2015 547 37.0 14.7 72
2016 518 31.0 16.7 69.7
2017 418 25.9 16.0 64.1
2018 416 25.3 16.4 61.8
2019 445 26.5 16.7 62.9
2020 428 27.2 15.7 62.4
2021 395 25.2 15.6 61.3
2022 342 19.5 17.5 41.5
2023 386 21.4 18.0 60.6

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 Delong Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 27.0 19.0 0
1989 526 26.0 20.2 n/a
1990 534 27.0 19.7 0
1991 564 28.5 19.7 n/a
1992 530 27.5 19.2 n/a
1993 545 29.0 18.8 n/a
1994 555 29.5 18.8 n/a
1995 534 27.4 19.5 n/a
1996 534 27.4 19.5 n/a
1997 510 27.5 18.5 n/a
1998 526 27.3 19.3 n/a
1999 506 27.4 18.5 n/a
2000 524 26.5 19.8 n/a
2001 455 27.4 16.6 n/a
2002 436 24.0 18.2 57.3
2003 436 24.0 18.2 57.3
2004 448 24.0 18.7 57.4
2005 426 24.4 17.5 55.4
2006 495 25.0 19.8 63.6
2007 417 24.5 17.0 60
2008 398 22.9 17.4 62.8
2009 394 22.9 17.2 68
2010 410 24.4 16.7 66.8
2011 360 24.5 14.6 60.3
2012 521 28.7 18.0 54.3
2013 512 28.9 17.7 71.7
2014 550 n/a n/a 74
2015 547 37.0 14.7 72
2016 518 31.0 16.7 69.7
2017 418 25.9 16.0 64.1
2018 416 25.3 16.4 61.8
2019 445 26.5 16.7 62.9
2020 428 27.2 15.7 62.4
2021 395 25.2 15.6 61.3
2022 342 19.5 17.5 41.5
2023 386 21.4 18.0 60.6

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

Delong Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201678.2%0.0%3.8%2.6%88.5%87.2%88.5%88.5%88.5%98.7%
201769.5%0.0%1.7%0.0%3.4%79.7%86.4%88.1%83.1%79.7%96.6%
201894.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%95.5%98.5%
201995.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%97.1%100.0%95.6%95.6%97.1%98.5%
202093.1%1.4%4.2%0.0%0.0%94.4%93.1%94.4%94.4%93.1%94.4%94.4%94.4%93.1%
202193.3%1.7%0.0%1.7%1.7%96.7%95.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.7%
202295.4%0.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%96.9%98.5%96.9%96.9%96.9%98.5%
202388.7%0.0%0.0%3.2%0.0%90.3%90.3%93.6%91.9%90.3%93.6%93.6%93.6%90.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.9%0.2%1.2%2.4%97.4%97.9%96.9%96.4%96.7%98.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Delong Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $856 (5.4%) $15,004 (94.6%) $15,860
2020 $1,200 (9.2%) $11,885 (90.8%) $13,086
2021 $1,762 (10.0%) $15,883 (90.0%) $17,645
2022 $1,744 (8.5%) $18,759 (91.5%) $20,503

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Delong Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 848th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 556th of 1169 Elementary schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delong Elementary School)52.256.5
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Delong Elementary School)5863
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delong Elementary School)40.559.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Delong Elementary School)33.853.6
 19.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delong Elementary School)55.437
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Delong Elementary School)2726.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Delong Elementary School)41.140
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Delong Elementary School)49.151
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Delong Elementary School)3947.1
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Delong Elementary School)41.140
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   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 Students445386
 13.3%
African American8460
 28.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2520
 20%
Hispanic8382
 1.2%
Pacific Islander914
 55.6%
White151135
 10.6%
Two or More Races9172
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%60.6%
 2.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Delong Elementary School.

Students at Delong Elementary School are 35% White, 21% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races, 16% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Delong Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Foss High School

Delong Elementary School ranks 556th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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