Harvard Elementary
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,047th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
1709 85th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98445
(253)298-4105NCES ID 530294000476Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harvard Elementary 1,047th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 222 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 421 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 59.6% | ▲ 16.6 pts | |
| White | 19.9% | 14.3% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.6% | 10.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 15.0% | 9.0% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 10.3% | 4.5% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 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 Harvard Elementary
- #894Larchmont Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away894th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲13 · Math 31% ▲6Compare - #977Boze Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away977th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▲8 · Math 27% ▲2Compare - #689Midland ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.4 mi away689th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲19 · Math 40% ▲15Compare - #811Waller Road ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.5 mi away811th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲13 · Math 36% ▲11Compare - #738Fern Hill Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away738th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲16 · Math 39% ▲14Compare - #934Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% ▲10 · Math 30% ▲5Compare - #988Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.1 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▲5 · Math 28% ▲3Compare - #1044Birney Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.2 mi away1,044th of 1,174
ELA 31% ▲6 · Math 20% ▼5Compare
What school district is Harvard Elementary in?
Harvard Elementary is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Harvard Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harvard Elementary 1,047th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harvard Elementary?
Hispanic 60%, White 14%, Black 10%, Two or more races 9% (421 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harvard Elementary 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.