Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Bethel School District · Grades K-5
388th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▼ Declining
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School 388th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2022 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 303 students tested
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2021
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.3% | 29.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 16.8% | 20.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 19.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 15.4% | 13.5% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 9.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 8.7% | 7.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Typical home value $564K in zip 98446 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Clover Creek ElementaryBethel School District · 0.5 mi away346th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 4Naches Trail ElementaryBethel School District · 0.8 mi away771st of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 4Evergreen ElementaryBethel School District · 1 mi away728th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 4Chester H Thompson ElementaryBethel School District · 1.7 mi away788th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 7Camas Prairie ElementaryBethel School District · 1.8 mi away457th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 49% - 4Spanaway ElementaryBethel School District · 2.2 mi away712th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 4Collins ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.5 mi away745th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 2Elmhurst Elementary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.6 mi away1,013th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School in?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is part of the Bethel School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School 388th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
White 29%, Two or more races 21%, Hispanic 20%, Black 14% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98446 is $564K 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.