Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps, WA · Dieringer School District
Regular public school · Grades 1-3 · Suburb, large
212th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▼ Declining
1320 178th Avenue E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391
(253)862-6600NCES ID 530213000310Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lake Tapps Elementary 212th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 176 students tested · no science: WA tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 62.0% | ▼ 18.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 11.3% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 11.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 8.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 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 $683K in zip 98391 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Lake Tapps Elementary in?
Lake Tapps Elementary is part of the Dieringer School District district in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Is Lake Tapps Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lake Tapps Elementary 212th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lake Tapps Elementary?
White 62%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 9% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lake Tapps Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98391 is $683K 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.