Nelson Elementary School
Graham, WA · Bethel School District · Grades K-5
241st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
Nelson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary School 241st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Nelson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 222 students tested
Nelson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 739 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.3% | 46.0% | ▼ 27.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 17.2% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 16.4% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 9.2% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.4% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Nelson Elementary School
Typical home value $598K in zip 98338 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nelson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Graham ElementaryBethel School District · 1.2 mi away329th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 7North Star ElementaryBethel School District · 2 mi away469th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 8Pioneer Valley ElementaryBethel School District · 2.3 mi away319th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 7Emma L Carson ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.7 mi away463rd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 5Kapowsin ElementaryBethel School District · 2.8 mi away600th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 8Frank Brouillet ElemPuyallup School District · 3.2 mi away328th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 6Centennial ElementaryBethel School District · 3.5 mi away580th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 42% - 6G W Edgerton ElementaryPuyallup School District · 3.7 mi away539th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Elementary School in?
Nelson Elementary School is part of the Bethel School District district in Graham, Washington.
Is Nelson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary School 241st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Elementary School?
White 46%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 16%, Black 9% (739 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98338 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.