Downing Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
330th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Downing Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Downing Elementary School 330th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Downing Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 122 students tested
Downing Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 283 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 58.7% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 19.8% | ▲ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 12.4% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 16.5% | 5.7% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Downing Elementary School
Typical home value $625K in zip 98406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Downing Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 9Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 8Point Defiance Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away266th of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 7Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Downing Elementary School in?
Downing Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Downing Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Downing Elementary School 330th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Downing Elementary School?
White 59%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 12%, Black 6% (283 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Downing Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98406 is $625K 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.