Brookdale Elementary
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
744th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 37%· Stable
611 132nd St S., Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-3105NCES ID 530294000470Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Brookdale Elementary 744th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 37th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 248 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 487 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 30.6% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 42.2% | 27.1% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 19.7% | 17.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 11.7% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.6% | 8.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 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 $450K in zip 98444 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 Brookdale Elementary
- #1013Elmhurst Elementary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 0.8 mi away1,013th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼10 · Math 24% ▼14Compare - #562James Sales ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.2 mi away562nd of 1,174
ELA 48% ▲6 · Math 47% ▲9Compare - #745Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.7 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% = · Math 38% =Compare - #821Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.8 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼1 · Math 32% ▼6Compare - #788Chester H Thompson ElementaryBethel School District · 1.9 mi away788th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼2 · Math 36% ▼2Compare - #712Spanaway ElementaryBethel School District · 2.1 mi away712th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼2 · Math 42% ▲4Compare - #689Midland ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.5 mi away689th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲2 · Math 40% ▲2Compare - #983Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away983rd of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼13 · Math 30% ▼8Compare
What school district is Brookdale Elementary in?
Brookdale Elementary is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Brookdale Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Brookdale Elementary 744th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Brookdale Elementary?
Hispanic 31%, White 27%, Two or more races 17%, Black 12% (487 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Brookdale Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98444 is $450K 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.