Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,022nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253)571-1400NCES ID 530870001467Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary School 1,022nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 13th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 94 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.0% | 36.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 24.7% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 18.2% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 36.8% | 15.9% | ▼ 20.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 1.4% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 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 $469K in zip 98405 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 Franklin Elementary School
- #415Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲28 · Math 51% ▲25Compare - #1016Stanley Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away1,016th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼1 · Math 27% ▲1Compare - #655Bryant Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away655th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▲20 · Math 38% ▲12Compare - #614Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▲20 · Math 42% ▲16Compare - #216Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲42 · Math 58% ▲32Compare - #202Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲40 · Math 63% ▲37Compare - #1161Edna Travis Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away1,161st of 1,174
ELA 15% ▼14 · Math 8% ▼18Compare - #213Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲40 · Math 61% ▲35Compare
What school district is Franklin Elementary School in?
Franklin Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary School 1,022nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
White 37%, Two or more races 25%, Hispanic 18%, Black 16% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98405 is $469K 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.