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Thompson Preschool

15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thompson Preschool serves 284 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thompson Preschool's student population of 284 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Thompson Preschool is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bethel School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
284 students attend Thompson Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thompson Preschool students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Thompson Preschool offer ?
Thompson Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Preschool part of?
Thompson Preschool is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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