Stanley Elementary School
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 571-4500
District: Tacoma School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 311 students
Stanley Elementary School, a public school located in Tacoma, WA, serves grades PK-5 in the Tacoma School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Stanley Elementary School is a public school located in Tacoma, WA. 311 students attend Stanley Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
Posted: March 15, 2023
I have had 7 kids attend this school within the past 4 years and unfortunately our family has not had the best experience. There are very few caring teachers/staff, parents voices are not heard when it comes to concerns/safety for our children, they don't contact parents regarding issues at school, they don't care about issues the students are dealing with, bullying is tolerated, staff members encourage students to try sexual acts upon other students during school hours if they're unsure of their own sexuality. The list goes on. I do not recommend this school to anyone looking in the area. Please do research before sending your child here.
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Posted: August 25, 2021
This school is not concerned with the over all health and learning if the child. Stanley staff made a complaint that was full of lies and very misguided and unprofessional comments against me. I blame the leadership of the school for this. If you have an option send your child to another school especially is they are disabled.
Posted: August 25, 2021
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Posted: November 3, 2018
The teachers here are incredibly dedicated and give up their personal time to build relationships with the kids.
Posted: November 3, 2018
Posted: November 3, 2018
Our new principal and her team are great and responsive.
Posted: November 3, 2018
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Posted: November 3, 2018
Homework in EVERY subject that is challenging but not time consuming. Because my son knows he can get through it quickly, he loves to get it done early!
Posted: November 3, 2018
My youngest has been at Stanley for two years and has had a great experience. He has made friends, learned so much and developed strong relationships with his teachers.
Posted: October 28, 2015
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Posted: October 27, 2015
Love principal Mrs. Johnson. She's gregarious, fun yet firm with her students. She expects best effort from not just her students but her faculty as well. Each teacher is obviously very caring and loves teaching. You can feel their passion for success. We had a choice to go to a Montessori school or traditional school and no doubt we made the right choice. Stanley instills good work habits that will follow these kids throughout their lives.
Posted: April 27, 2015
Stanley is the BEST school ever! My children are adopted and came from a very tragic living situation. Because of the neglect they encountered, having clear direction and an organized school is very important. Stanley is not just organized/regimented, they really care about their students. Principal Mrs. Johnson knows every student's name as well as their parents. She tells each kid she loves them which is obviously with her gregarious nature. Each teacher has a high level of experience with various child personalities and strive to teach each child in a way they can understand. Classes are on the smaller side which enables them to do this. I can't say enough wonderful things about Stanley. Some children need more oversight and compassion. This school has both.
Posted: March 18, 2015
I love Stanley Elementary School for my young kindergartener! The principal is extremely dedicated, kind, and wonderful to all the children. She has a fun personality and knows all the kids by name. She is absolutely incredible, and the school is lucky to have her. My son's teacher, Ms. Adams, is also amazing! She is the perfect kindergarten teacher, and my son absolutely adores her. She is patient, caring, and consistent with all of her children. They both do an outstanding job!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 1.6 mi | |
| 2 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 2.1 mi | |
| 3 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 4.5 mi | |
| 4 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 5.7 mi | |
| 5 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 12 mi | |
| 6 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 12.9 mi | |
| 7 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 13.5 mi | |
| 8 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 14.8 mi | |
| 9 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 20.3 mi | |
| 10 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 20.8 mi | |
| 11 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 21.2 mi | |
| 12 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 22 mi | |
| 13 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 23.6 mi | |
| 14 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 23.8 mi | |
| 15 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 24.4 mi | |
| 16 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 25.3 mi | |
| 17 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 26.9 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 27 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 21.2 mi | |
| 2 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 21.8 mi | |
| 3 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 22.1 mi | |
| 4 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 23.7 mi | |
| 5 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 25.6 mi | |
| 6 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 26.6 mi | |
| 7 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 28 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| McChord AFB | 8.5 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 12.1 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 23.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 24.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 34.8 mi. |
