Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District · Grades PK-5
896th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Des Moines Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Des Moines Elementary 896th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Des Moines Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 211 students tested
Des Moines Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 27.4% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 41.0% | 24.1% | ▼ 16.9 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 16.4% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.7% | 16.4% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 10.1% | 11.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Des Moines Elementary
Typical home value $598K in zip 98198 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Des Moines Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Parkside ElementaryHighline School District · 0.6 mi away1,091st of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 1Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 0.9 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% · Math 14% - 1River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 1.5 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 1Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away1,080th of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 22% - 3Woodmont K-8 SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.7 mi away879th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 37% - 5Star Lake Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.3 mi away690th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 40% - 1Mark Twain Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.3 mi away1,082nd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 2Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 2.4 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Des Moines Elementary in?
Des Moines Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Des Moines, Washington.
Is Des Moines Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Des Moines Elementary 896th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Des Moines Elementary?
Hispanic 27%, White 24%, Black 16%, Two or more races 16% (507 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Des Moines Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98198 is $598K 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.