Lister Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
1,095th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Lister Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lister Elementary School 1,095th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Lister Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 163 students tested
Lister Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.6% | 24.4% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 22.2% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 19.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 27.0% | 14.7% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Asian | 13.7% | 10.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.9% | 7.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Lister Elementary School
Typical home value $447K in zip 98404 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lister Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Blix Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away998th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 1Roosevelt Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away1,075th of 1,174
ELA 25% · Math 22% - 2Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 28% - 4Waller Road ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.2 mi away811th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 5Impact Public SchoolsImpact | Commencement Bay Elementary · 1.3 mi away · charter599th of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 45% - 3Lyon Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away866th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 36% - 2Boze Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away977th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lister Elementary School in?
Lister Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Lister Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lister Elementary School 1,095th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lister Elementary School?
Black 24%, Two or more races 22%, Hispanic 20%, White 15% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lister Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98404 is $447K 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.