Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
216th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
4302 North 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253)571-4000NCES ID 530870001474Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 177 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 57.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.7% | 18.9% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 9.9% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 6.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 6.2% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 $625K in zip 98406 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 Jefferson Elementary School
- #213Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▼2 · Math 61% ▲3Compare - #330Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▼9 · Math 54% ▼4Compare - #614Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼22 · Math 42% ▼16Compare - #1022Franklin Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away1,022nd of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼42 · Math 26% ▼32Compare - #415Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▼14 · Math 51% ▼7Compare - #574Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼22 · Math 45% ▼13Compare - #202Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% ▼2 · Math 63% ▲5Compare - #1172Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% ▼65 · Math 6% ▼52Compare
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%, Asian 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.