Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma, WA · Bethel School District · Grades K-5
788th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Chester H Thompson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chester H Thompson Elementary 788th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Chester H Thompson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 307 students tested
Chester H Thompson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 648 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 45.2% | ▲ 21.3 pts | |
| White | 40.2% | 21.8% | ▼ 18.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.6% | 14.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 8.0% | 8.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 6.3% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Chester H Thompson Elementary
Typical home value $499K in zip 98445 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chester H Thompson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Spanaway ElementaryBethel School District · 0.7 mi away712th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 4Evergreen ElementaryBethel School District · 1 mi away728th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 7Camas Prairie ElementaryBethel School District · 1.1 mi away457th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 49% - 2Elmhurst Elementary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 1.6 mi away1,013th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 7Katherine G. Johnson Elementary SchoolBethel School District · 1.7 mi away388th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 55% - 4Naches Trail ElementaryBethel School District · 1.8 mi away771st of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 4Brookdale ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.9 mi away744th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.1 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chester H Thompson Elementary in?
Chester H Thompson Elementary is part of the Bethel School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Chester H Thompson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester H Thompson Elementary 788th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester H Thompson Elementary?
Hispanic 45%, White 22%, Two or more races 15%, Pacific Islander 8% (648 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester H Thompson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98445 is $499K 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.