Karshner Elementary
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · Suburb, large
872nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
1328 8th Ave NW, Puyallup, WA 98371
(253)841-8736NCES ID 530696001033Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.4% | 39.9% | ▼ 18.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.2% | 32.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.7% | 10.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 6.8% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.8 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 $631K in zip 98371 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 Karshner Elementary
- #464Maplewood ElementaryPuyallup School District · 0.6 mi away464th of 1,174
ELA 55% ▲18 · Math 49% ▲16Compare - #662Meeker ElementaryPuyallup School District · 0.9 mi away662nd of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲4 · Math 46% ▲13Compare - #680Stewart ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.2 mi away680th of 1,174
ELA 48% ▲11 · Math 37% ▲4Compare - #299Fruitland ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.5 mi away299th of 1,174
ELA 63% ▲26 · Math 57% ▲24Compare - #406Spinning ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.8 mi away406th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲17 · Math 55% ▲22Compare - #413Mt View ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.8 mi away413th of 1,174
ELA 53% ▲16 · Math 56% ▲23Compare - #269Shaw Road ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.8 mi away269th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲25 · Math 60% ▲27Compare - #549Wildwood ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.9 mi away549th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▲12 · Math 47% ▲14Compare
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.