Thompson Preschool

15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
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Thompson Preschool serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thompson Preschool's student population of 227 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Colors
Green and Gold
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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.
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State Level (WA)
Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
27%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
35%
47%
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Hawaiian
6%
2%
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Two or more races
20%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.77
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(22-23)
100%
34.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
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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?
227 students attend Thompson Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Thompson Preschool students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thompson Preschool offer ?
Thompson Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (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-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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