Fife School District

The Fife School District is located in Tacoma, WA and includes 7 schools that serve 3,342 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Fife School District spends $7,396 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Fife School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fife School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Fife School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Fife School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.