Rainier View Elementary School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,031st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
3015 S 368TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-3700NCES ID 530282002440Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rainier View Elementary School 1,031st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 229 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 523 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1991, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 25.4% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 44.4% | 25.2% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.9% | 15.7% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 11.2% | 15.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.3% | 10.5% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.6% | 6.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1991. 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 $567K in zip 98003 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 Rainier View Elementary School
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ELA 38% ▲9 · Math 36% ▲12Compare - #572Hedden Elementary SchoolFife School District · 1.6 mi away572nd of 1,174
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ELA 56% ▲27 · Math 55% ▲31Compare - #1119Panther Lake Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.4 mi away1,119th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼7 · Math 17% ▼7Compare - #812Enterprise Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.4 mi away812th of 1,174
ELA 39% ▲10 · Math 35% ▲11Compare - #716Sherwood Forest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away716th of 1,174
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ELA 41% ▲12 · Math 41% ▲17Compare
What school district is Rainier View Elementary School in?
Rainier View Elementary School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Rainier View Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rainier View Elementary School 1,031st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rainier View Elementary School?
Hispanic 25%, White 25%, Black 16%, Asian 15% (523 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rainier View Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K 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.