Birney Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
1,044th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
Birney Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Birney Elementary School 1,044th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Birney Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 222 students tested
Birney Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.5% | 29.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 28.0% | 19.4% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 16.6% | ▲ 12.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 12.9% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 27.7% | 12.3% | ▼ 15.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 9.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Birney Elementary School
Typical home value $441K in zip 98408 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Birney Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Fern Hill Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away738th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 2Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away983rd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 2Arlington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away1,054th of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 25% - 3Larchmont Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.3 mi away894th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 4Edison Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away795th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 6Mann Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away569th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 4Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.7 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Birney Elementary School in?
Birney Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Birney Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Birney Elementary School 1,044th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Birney Elementary School?
Hispanic 29%, White 19%, Two or more races 17%, Asian 13% (489 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Birney Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98408 is $441K 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.