Valhalla Elementary School
Auburn, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
733rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
27847 42ND AV S, Auburn, WA 98001
(253)945-4300NCES ID 530282000454Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Valhalla Elementary School 733rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 242 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 536 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.6% | 46.1% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| White | 31.1% | 17.2% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Asian | 16.2% | 12.9% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 9.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 9.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.5 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 $640K in zip 98001 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 Valhalla Elementary School
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ELA 49% ▲8 · Math 41% ▲1Compare
What school district is Valhalla Elementary School in?
Valhalla Elementary School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Auburn, Washington.
Is Valhalla Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valhalla Elementary School 733rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Valhalla Elementary School?
Hispanic 46%, White 17%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 10% (536 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valhalla Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98001 is $640K 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.