Fern Hill Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
738th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Fern Hill Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fern Hill Elementary School 738th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Fern Hill Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 119 students tested
Fern Hill Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 287 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.0% | 33.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 32.7% | 22.6% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 15.0% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 11.8% | 13.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.5% | 9.4% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 6.3% | 5.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Fern Hill Elementary School
Typical home value $450K in zip 98444 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fern Hill Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Birney Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away1,044th of 1,174
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 3Larchmont Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away894th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 2Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away983rd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 4Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.1 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 2Arlington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away1,054th of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 25% - 2Harvard ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.7 mi away1,047th of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 25% - 6James Sales ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.8 mi away562nd of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School in?
Fern Hill Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Fern Hill Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fern Hill Elementary School 738th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Hispanic 34%, White 23%, Two or more races 15%, Black 13% (287 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fern Hill Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98444 is $450K 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.