Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle, WA · Tukwila School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
4415 S 150TH ST, Seattle, WA 98188
(206)901-7600NCES ID 530813001343Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thorndyke Elementary 1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 373 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 30.6% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 25.4% | 26.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 19.5% | 14.2% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 16.4% | 10.5% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 5.6% | 9.4% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 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 $592K in zip 98188 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 Thorndyke Elementary
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ELA 35% ▲9 · Math 33% ▲15Compare - #1135Cascade View ElementaryTukwila School District · 1.2 mi away1,135th of 1,174
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ELA 46% ▲20 · Math 39% ▲21Compare - #1106Bow Lake ElementaryHighline School District · 2 mi away1,106th of 1,174
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What school district is Thorndyke Elementary in?
Thorndyke Elementary is part of the Tukwila School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Thorndyke Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thorndyke Elementary 1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thorndyke Elementary?
Hispanic 31%, Black 26%, Asian 14%, White 11% (373 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thorndyke Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98188 is $592K 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.