Chinook Elementary School
Auburn, WA · Auburn School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
877th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
3502 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
(253)931-4980NCES ID 530030000034Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chinook Elementary School 877th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 289 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 638 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.6% | 48.7% | ▲ 20.1 pts | |
| White | 28.6% | 15.8% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.5% | 9.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 8.2% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 19.5% | 7.1% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 6.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 4.2% | ▼ 4.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $496K in zip 98002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chinook Elementary School
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ELA 48% ▲8 · Math 51% ▲21Compare
What school district is Chinook Elementary School in?
Chinook Elementary School is part of the Auburn School District district in Auburn, Washington.
Is Chinook Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chinook Elementary School 877th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chinook Elementary School?
Hispanic 49%, White 16%, Two or more races 10%, Pacific Islander 8% (638 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chinook Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98002 is $496K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.