Downing Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
330th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
5130 N. 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253)571-7100NCES ID 530870001461Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 122 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 283 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 58.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 19.8% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 12.4% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.0% | 5.7% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.2% | 3.2% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 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 $625K in zip 98406 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 Downing Elementary School
- #574Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼13 · Math 45% ▼9Compare - #1172Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% ▼56 · Math 6% ▼48Compare - #216Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲9 · Math 58% ▲4Compare - #213Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲7 · Math 61% ▲7Compare - #196Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲9 · Math 61% ▲7Compare - #266Point Defiance Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away266th of 1,174
ELA 63% ▲1 · Math 60% ▲6Compare - #614Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼13 · Math 42% ▼12Compare - #398Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% ▼4 · Math 52% ▼2Compare
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.