La Center Elementary
La Center, WA · La Center School District · Grades PK-5
548th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 53%· Stable
La Center Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Center Elementary 548th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 53th in 2025.
La Center Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 402 students tested
La Center Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 81.1% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 10.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near La Center Elementary
Typical home value $668K in zip 98629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Center Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Union Ridge ElementaryRidgefield School District · 4.8 mi away170th of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 5Columbia Elementary SchoolWoodland School District · 5.2 mi away630th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 49% - 7North Fork Elementary SchoolWoodland School District · 5.3 mi away405th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 57% - 8South Ridge ElementaryRidgefield School District · 6.6 mi away331st of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 59% - 4Daybreak PrimaryBattle Ground School District · 6.8 mi away721st of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 46% - 5Captain StrongBattle Ground School District · 7.6 mi away650th of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 44% - 8Green Mountain SchoolGreen Mountain School District · 8.5 mi away302nd of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 55% - 6Maple Grove PrimaryBattle Ground School District · 8.7 mi away530th of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Center Elementary in?
La Center Elementary is part of the La Center School District district in La Center, Washington.
Is La Center Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Center Elementary 548th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Center Elementary?
White 81%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 1% (820 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Center Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98629 is $668K 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.