Emma L Carson Elementary
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · Suburb, large
463rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
8615 184th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375
(253)840-8808NCES ID 530696003192Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Emma L Carson Elementary 463rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 403 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 689 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 35.8% | ▼ 18.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.3% | 21.3% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.6% | 16.3% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 9.9% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. 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 $552K in zip 98375 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 Emma L Carson Elementary
- #328Frank Brouillet ElemPuyallup School District · 0.7 mi away328th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲7 · Math 56% ▲6Compare - #920Frederickson ElementaryBethel School District · 1.1 mi away920th of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼19 · Math 32% ▼18Compare - #329Graham ElementaryBethel School District · 1.5 mi away329th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲6 · Math 57% ▲7Compare - #319Pioneer Valley ElementaryBethel School District · 1.6 mi away319th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲7 · Math 57% ▲7Compare - #469North Star ElementaryBethel School District · 2.6 mi away469th of 1,174
ELA 53% = · Math 50% =Compare - #555Dessie F Evans ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.7 mi away555th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼4 · Math 46% ▼4Compare - #539G W Edgerton ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.7 mi away539th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼4 · Math 48% ▼2Compare - #241Nelson Elementary SchoolBethel School District · 2.7 mi away241st of 1,174
ELA 63% ▲10 · Math 63% ▲13Compare
What school district is Emma L Carson Elementary in?
Emma L Carson Elementary is part of the Puyallup School District district in Puyallup, Washington.
Is Emma L Carson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emma L Carson Elementary 463rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emma L Carson Elementary?
White 36%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 16%, Black 13% (689 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emma L Carson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98375 is $552K 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.