Lister Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2106 E 44th St
       Tacoma, WA  98404


(253) 571-2900

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
951st of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,888 Help


Students who attend Lister Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    First Creek Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

African American:
23.4%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Compare Details Lister Elementary School ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 26th 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 21.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lister Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (23.4%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (19.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lister Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 7th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lister Elementary School is $21,888, which is the 10th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lister Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lister Elementary School 951st of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lister Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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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 Lister Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.23 775th 1026 24.5%
2005 46.08 583rd 1031 43.5%
2006 31.70 776th 1051 26.2%
2007 24.64 870th 1069 18.6%
2008 28.86 823rd 1067 22.9%
2009 16.68 954th 1072 11.0%
2010 24.30 898th 1088 17.5%
2011 15.34 987th 1092 9.6%
2012 13.11 1014th 1097 7.6%
2013 10.98 1053rd 1106 4.8%
2015 13.60 966th 1067 9.5%
2016 11.86 973rd 1053 7.6%
2017 12.03 973rd 1056 7.9%
2018 15.20 936th 1054 11.2%
2019 22.39 912th 1130 19.3%
2021 4.96 1100th 1107 0.6%
2022 25.89 888th 1169 24.0%
2023 21.53 951st 1169 18.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 177th 212 16.5%
2019 66.63 83rd 303 72.6%
2021 5.96 128th 128 0.0%
2022 40.24 156th 252 38.1%
2023 23.06 165th 194 14.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 239th 333 28.2%
2019 26.80 201st 248 19.0%
2023 32.43 165th 254 35.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.33 607th 637 4.7%
2019 28.75 420th 566 25.8%
2022 37.49 287th 478 40.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.28 575th 979 41.3%
2022 40.48 626th 1019 38.6%
2023 33.89 719th 1013 29.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.87 887th 1004 11.7%
2019 20.81 894th 1068 16.3%
2022 34.74 726th 1100 34.0%
2023 22.14 882nd 1094 19.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.70 893rd 999 10.6%
2019 28.92 800th 1075 25.6%
2022 33.48 738th 1113 33.7%
2023 23.90 871st 1099 20.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.37 170th 201 15.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.31 97th 107 9.3%
2019 42.84 60th 110 45.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 336th 540 37.8%
2019 24.02 581st 697 16.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lister Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.12 799th 833 4.1%
2019 24.56 843rd 1027 17.9%
2023 26.72 808th 1011 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Open Quote I was in the first graduating class at Lister and at the time it made us ready for Gault Jr high so I rate Lister good. I went to Lister the year of 1950. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lister Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 69 115 11 5 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 238 68 185 6 5 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 200 56 149 7 5 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 239 52 145 4 6 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 223 42 149 10 7 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 218 56 150 8 5 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 256 45 121 5 6 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 193 65 133 12 5 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 193 65 133 12 5 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 183 62 127 14 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 180 76 124 21 6 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 177 82 142 26 7 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 162 96 140 26 6 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 178 95 145 46 5 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 182 92 192 61 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 182 92 192 61 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 148 86 178 59 7 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 114 66 142 50 4 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 118 74 134 54 5 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 126 115 114 65 6 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 122 111 114 74 8 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 116 96 96 79 11 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 118 101 99 76 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2011 118 105 80 76 1 17 32 0 429
2012 148 133 66 90 1 14 50 0 502
2013 149 161 68 91 0 25 17 0 511
2014 144 158 73 95 5 26 33 0 534
2015 127 148 78 96 5 29 49 0 532
2016 118 132 69 113 6 33 54 0 525
2017 88 84 60 112 11 24 107 0 486
2018 84 82 48 92 11 29 94 0 440
2019 69 85 48 88 12 29 81 0 412
2020 70 96 57 88 12 32 81 0 436
2021 66 91 57 80 9 27 80 0 410
2022 62 85 50 83 3 25 85 0 393
2023 58 98 53 90 4 33 83 0 419

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 Lister Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 32.0 13.4 0
1989 502 30.0 16.7 n/a
1990 417 31.0 13.4 0
1991 446 30.5 14.6 n/a
1992 431 29.3 14.7 n/a
1993 437 29.0 15.1 n/a
1994 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
1995 408 27.3 14.9 n/a
1996 408 27.3 14.9 n/a
1997 389 26.5 14.7 n/a
1998 407 25.2 16.2 n/a
1999 434 24.1 18.0 n/a
2000 430 19.7 21.8 n/a
2001 469 25.3 18.5 n/a
2002 532 25.9 20.5 86.5
2003 532 25.9 20.5 86.5
2004 478 26.0 18.4 83.7
2005 376 26.5 14.2 71
2006 385 23.4 16.5 82.1
2007 426 26.4 16.1 96
2008 429 28.0 15.3 89.5
2009 398 28.0 14.2 94.2
2010 397 26.2 15.1 99.2
2011 429 25.7 16.6 78.6
2012 502 27.3 18.3 69.7
2013 511 27.4 18.6 90.4
2014 534 n/a n/a 88.4
2015 532 33.0 16.1 88.9
2016 525 31.0 16.9 90.3
2017 486 28.3 17.1 88.5
2018 440 28.9 15.1 87.3
2019 412 25.0 16.4 77.7
2020 436 25.2 17.2 83.5
2021 410 28.2 14.5 77.3
2022 393 25.1 15.6 56.7
2023 419 28.2 14.8 84.2

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 Lister Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 32.0 13.4 0
1989 502 30.0 16.7 n/a
1990 417 31.0 13.4 0
1991 446 30.5 14.6 n/a
1992 431 29.3 14.7 n/a
1993 437 29.0 15.1 n/a
1994 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
1995 408 27.3 14.9 n/a
1996 408 27.3 14.9 n/a
1997 389 26.5 14.7 n/a
1998 407 25.2 16.2 n/a
1999 434 24.1 18.0 n/a
2000 430 19.7 21.8 n/a
2001 469 25.3 18.5 n/a
2002 532 25.9 20.5 86.5
2003 532 25.9 20.5 86.5
2004 478 26.0 18.4 83.7
2005 376 26.5 14.2 71
2006 385 23.4 16.5 82.1
2007 426 26.4 16.1 96
2008 429 28.0 15.3 89.5
2009 398 28.0 14.2 94.2
2010 397 26.2 15.1 99.2
2011 429 25.7 16.6 78.6
2012 502 27.3 18.3 69.7
2013 511 27.4 18.6 90.4
2014 534 n/a n/a 88.4
2015 532 33.0 16.1 88.9
2016 525 31.0 16.9 90.3
2017 486 28.3 17.1 88.5
2018 440 28.9 15.1 87.3
2019 412 25.0 16.4 77.7
2020 436 25.2 17.2 83.5
2021 410 28.2 14.5 77.3
2022 393 25.1 15.6 56.7
2023 419 28.2 14.8 84.2

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

Lister Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201681.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%84.0%85.3%90.7%86.7%88.0%100.0%
201793.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.3%98.3%98.3%95.0%95.0%100.0%
201889.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.5%96.5%98.3%89.5%93.0%100.0%
201993.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.1%95.1%98.4%95.1%95.1%100.0%
202085.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%91.7%90.0%96.7%86.7%90.0%91.7%91.7%91.7%90.0%
202190.5%1.6%0.0%3.2%0.0%93.7%92.1%93.7%93.7%92.1%93.7%93.7%93.7%92.1%
202284.6%7.7%0.0%1.9%1.9%84.6%84.6%86.5%84.6%84.6%86.5%86.5%86.5%84.6%
202379.7%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%84.1%82.6%91.3%84.1%82.6%87.0%87.0%87.0%82.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.2%0.0%0.0%1.7%98.3%98.3%99.4%98.3%98.3%99.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,698 (9.7%) $15,884 (90.3%) $17,582
2020 $2,578 (17.4%) $12,227 (82.6%) $14,804
2021 $3,263 (16.5%) $16,483 (83.5%) $19,746
2022 $3,391 (15.5%) $18,497 (84.5%) $21,888

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lister Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 912th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 951st of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lister Elementary School)41.828.8
 13%
   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 (Lister Elementary School)38.829.3
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lister Elementary School)37.334.4
 2.9%
   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 (Lister Elementary School)35.618.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lister Elementary School)55.158.5
 3.4%
   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 (Lister Elementary School)35.321.2
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lister Elementary School)42.732.1
 10.6%
   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 (Lister Elementary School)45.139.8
 5.4%
   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 (Lister Elementary School)36.623
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lister Elementary School)42.732.1
 10.6%
   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 Students412419
 1.7%
African American8598
 15.3%
American Indian124
 66.7%
Asian4853
 10.4%
Hispanic8890
 2.3%
Pacific Islander2933
 13.8%
White6958
 15.9%
Two or More Races8183
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%84.2%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lister Elementary School

Lister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Lister Elementary School are 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 14% White, 13% Asian, 8% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Lister Elementary School.

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

Middle : First Creek Middle School
High : Lincoln High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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