Karshner Elementary
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District · Grades PK-6
872nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Karshner Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Karshner Elementary 872nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Karshner Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Karshner Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.1% | 39.9% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.9% | 32.4% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.5% | 10.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Karshner Elementary
Typical home value $631K in zip 98371 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Karshner Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Maplewood ElementaryPuyallup School District · 0.6 mi away464th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 49% - 5Meeker ElementaryPuyallup School District · 0.9 mi away662nd of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 46% - 5Stewart ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.2 mi away680th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 8Fruitland ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.5 mi away299th of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 7Spinning ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.8 mi away406th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 7Mt View ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.8 mi away413th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 56% - 8Shaw Road ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.8 mi away269th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 60% - 6Wildwood ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.9 mi away549th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Karshner Elementary in?
Karshner Elementary is part of the Puyallup School District district in Puyallup, Washington.
Is Karshner Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Karshner Elementary 872nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Karshner Elementary?
White 40%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (414 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Karshner Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98371 is $631K 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.