Central Administration Building
601 South 8th Street
Downing Elementary School
Click and drag on the image above to look around the new Downing Elementary school. Use the arrow buttons to cycle through images and explore spaces such as the library, gym, playground, classrooms and more!
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Downing Elementary Construction Updates
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Downing Elementary School serves approximately 350 preschool through fifth-grade students in Tacoma's North and West ends. The current building was constructed in 1949, with several additions in the 1950s. Downing students will stay in their existing building during construction of the new school.
Expected opening: September 2022
This project is funded by the $535 million school construction bond voters passed in 2020.
Student-led Video Tour of New Downing
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