Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,013th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
420 133rd ST E, Tacoma, WA 98445
(253)298-3505NCES ID 530294000474Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 31.2% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.4% | 22.6% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 16.9% | 20.8% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 14.7% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 6.6% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 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 $499K in zip 98445 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 Elmhurst Elementary School
- #744Brookdale ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 0.8 mi away744th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲14Compare - #745Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲14Compare - #788Chester H Thompson ElementaryBethel School District · 1.6 mi away788th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▲8 · Math 36% ▲12Compare - #562James Sales ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.8 mi away562nd of 1,174
ELA 48% ▲16 · Math 47% ▲23Compare - #712Spanaway ElementaryBethel School District · 2.1 mi away712th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▲8 · Math 42% ▲18Compare - #689Midland ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.1 mi away689th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲12 · Math 40% ▲16Compare - #771Naches Trail ElementaryBethel School District · 2.2 mi away771st of 1,174
ELA 40% ▲8 · Math 37% ▲13Compare - #821Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.2 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲9 · Math 32% ▲8Compare
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.