Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District · Grades K-5
1,013th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
Elmhurst Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Elmhurst Elementary School 1,013th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — improving.
Elmhurst Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Elmhurst Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.7% | 31.2% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 22.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 21.0% | 20.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 14.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Elmhurst Elementary School
Typical home value $499K in zip 98445 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Elmhurst Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Brookdale ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 0.8 mi away744th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4Chester H Thompson ElementaryBethel School District · 1.6 mi away788th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 6James Sales ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.8 mi away562nd of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 4Spanaway ElementaryBethel School District · 2.1 mi away712th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 5Midland ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.1 mi away689th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 4Naches Trail ElementaryBethel School District · 2.2 mi away771st of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 4Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.2 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Elmhurst Elementary School in?
Elmhurst Elementary School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Elmhurst Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elmhurst Elementary School 1,013th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Elmhurst Elementary School?
White 31%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 21%, Black 15% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elmhurst Elementary School 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.