Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
896th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
22001 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
(206)631-3700NCES ID 530354000525Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 211 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 27.4% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 51.3% | 24.1% | ▼ 27.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 16.4% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.7% | 16.4% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 8.4% | 11.6% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.7 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 $598K in zip 98198 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 Des Moines Elementary
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ELA 25% ▼12 · Math 21% ▼10Compare - #1152Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 0.9 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% ▼23 · Math 14% ▼17Compare - #1146River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 1.5 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% ▼22 · Math 16% ▼15Compare - #1080Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away1,080th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼12 · Math 22% ▼9Compare - #879Woodmont K-8 SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.7 mi away879th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▼4 · Math 37% ▲6Compare - #690Star Lake Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.3 mi away690th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▲8 · Math 40% ▲9Compare - #1082Mark Twain Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.3 mi away1,082nd of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼8 · Math 18% ▼13Compare - #1049Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 2.4 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▼11 · Math 24% ▼7Compare
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.