James Sales Elementary
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
562nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
1301 113th Street S, Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-4205NCES ID 530294000477Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Sales Elementary 562nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 194 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 377 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.6% | 34.0% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 32.1% | 26.5% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.8% | 14.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 16.2% | 11.4% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 8.2% | 8.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 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 $450K in zip 98444 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 James Sales Elementary
- #821Christensen ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 0.6 mi away821st of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼7 · Math 32% ▼15Compare - #744Brookdale ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 1.2 mi away744th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼6 · Math 38% ▼9Compare - #983Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away983rd of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼19 · Math 30% ▼17Compare - #738Fern Hill Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.8 mi away738th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼7 · Math 39% ▼8Compare - #1013Elmhurst Elementary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 1.8 mi away1,013th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼16 · Math 24% ▼23Compare - #894Larchmont Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away894th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼10 · Math 31% ▼16Compare - #1044Birney Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.2 mi away1,044th of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼17 · Math 20% ▼27Compare - #1029Lakeview Hope AcademyClover Park School District · 2.3 mi away1,029th of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼17 · Math 23% ▼24Compare
What school district is James Sales Elementary in?
James Sales Elementary is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is James Sales Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Sales Elementary 562nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Sales Elementary?
Hispanic 34%, White 27%, Two or more races 14%, Black 11% (377 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Sales Elementary 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.