Arlington Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
1,054th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
Arlington Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Arlington Elementary School 1,054th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Arlington Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 167 students tested
Arlington Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 374 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 25.1% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 23.3% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 21.8% | 22.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 14.4% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 8.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 8.1% | 4.5% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Arlington Elementary School
Typical home value $419K in zip 98409 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Arlington Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Edison Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away795th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 1Manitou Park Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away1,083rd of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 2Birney Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away1,044th of 1,174
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 2Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away983rd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 4Fern Hill Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away738th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 6Mann Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.8 mi away569th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 3Four Heroes ElementaryClover Park School District · 1.9 mi away909th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.2 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Arlington Elementary School in?
Arlington Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Arlington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Arlington Elementary School 1,054th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Arlington Elementary School?
White 25%, Hispanic 23%, Black 22%, Two or more races 14% (374 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Arlington Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98409 is $419K 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.