Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
216th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 216th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 82th in 2025.
Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 177 students tested
Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 57.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 18.9% | ▲ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 9.9% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.2% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 19.2% | 6.2% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $625K in zip 98406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away1,022nd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 26% - 7Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 9Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 216th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
White 58%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 10%, Black 6% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98406 is $625K 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.