La Center Elementary
La Center, WA · La Center School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, distant
548th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 53%· Stable
700 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629
(360)263-2134NCES ID 530417000650Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 402 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 81.1% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 10.7% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.2 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 $668K in zip 98629 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 La Center Elementary
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ELA 70% ▲19 · Math 67% ▲22Compare - #630Columbia Elementary SchoolWoodland School District · 5.2 mi away630th of 1,174
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ELA 51% = · Math 57% ▲12Compare - #331South Ridge ElementaryRidgefield School District · 6.6 mi away331st of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲6 · Math 59% ▲14Compare - #721Daybreak PrimaryBattle Ground School District · 6.8 mi away721st of 1,174
ELA 35% ▼16 · Math 46% ▲1Compare - #650Captain StrongBattle Ground School District · 7.6 mi away650th of 1,174
ELA 43% ▼8 · Math 44% ▼1Compare - #302Green Mountain SchoolGreen Mountain School District · 8.5 mi away302nd of 1,174
ELA 64% ▲13 · Math 55% ▲10Compare - #530Maple Grove PrimaryBattle Ground School District · 8.7 mi away530th of 1,174
ELA 46% ▼5 · Math 52% ▲7Compare
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.