Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
1,022nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
Franklin Elementary School ranking
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.
Franklin Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 94 students tested
Franklin Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 36.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 24.7% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 18.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 31.0% | 15.9% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Franklin Elementary School
Typical home value $469K in zip 98405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Franklin Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 2Stanley Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away1,016th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 27% - 5Bryant Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away655th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 9Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 1Edna Travis Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away1,161st of 1,174
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
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.