What grades does Helen Stafford Elementary School serve?

Helen Stafford Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Tacoma, WA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Helen Stafford Elementary School located?

Helen Stafford Elementary School is located at Tacoma, WA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Stafford Elementary School?

Helen Stafford Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What schools are in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma, WA is served by the local school district. Helen Stafford Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Helen Stafford Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma School District

Tacoma, WA 98444

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Nov

Wed

No School: Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

No School: Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

No School: Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

No School: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Semester Break: No School for All GradesBreakDistrict-wide

Feb

Mon

No School: Presidents' DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

432

Student:Teacher

17.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Tacoma School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.4%

Phone

(253)571-4300

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1

Near average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

424

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.5

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Nurses

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,679

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,693

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,183

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 56%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$740,211

-1.6% 1yr+25.7% 5yr

Seattle, WA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,589

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,224

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,441 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

830 (20%)

Autism

589 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

376 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

162 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

140 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

453

Current enrollment

Declining(-16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

No School: Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

No School: Winter Break

Break

Mon, Dec 28, 2026

No School: Winter Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Tacoma School District. Helen Stafford Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Hiring Events for Education Support ProfessionalsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day, District offices closedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Early Release: Conferences for SAMI, SOTA, IDEADistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	PreK-5 Conferences, Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Release: Conferences for SAMI, SOTA, IDEA (No late start)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Early Release: Conferences for SAMI, SOTA, IDEADistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School: Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Semester Break: No School for All GradesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School: Presidents' DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	SAMI, SOTA, IDEA Conferences, Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	All Grades Conferences, Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School: Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School: Memorial DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	No School: Juneteenth Holiday (Observed)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Stafford Elementary School

Helen Stafford Elementary School currently enrolls 432 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WA.