Central Avenue Elementary
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
839th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
4608 128th ST E, Tacoma, WA 98446
(253)298-3205NCES ID 530294000471Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Avenue Elementary 839th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 172 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 345 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.4% | 36.5% | ▼ 23.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 31.0% | ▲ 14.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.8% | 11.9% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.0 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 $564K in zip 98446 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 Central Avenue Elementary
- #745Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.7 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▲4 · Math 38% ▲4Compare - #771Naches Trail ElementaryBethel School District · 1.9 mi away771st of 1,174
ELA 40% ▲2 · Math 37% ▲3Compare - #689Midland ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.1 mi away689th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲6 · Math 40% ▲6Compare - #555Dessie F Evans ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.2 mi away555th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▲11 · Math 46% ▲12Compare - #404Woodland ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.2 mi away404th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▲18 · Math 53% ▲19Compare - #346Clover Creek ElementaryBethel School District · 2.6 mi away346th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲22 · Math 54% ▲20Compare - #388Katherine G. Johnson Elementary SchoolBethel School District · 2.7 mi away388th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▲18 · Math 55% ▲21Compare - #1013Elmhurst Elementary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.7 mi away1,013th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼6 · Math 24% ▼10Compare
What school district is Central Avenue Elementary in?
Central Avenue Elementary is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Central Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Avenue Elementary 839th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Avenue Elementary?
White 37%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 11% (345 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Avenue Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98446 is $564K 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.