Lyon Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
866th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Lyon Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lyon Elementary School 866th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Lyon Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 158 students tested
Lyon Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.8% | 31.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.6% | 27.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 15.7% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.3% | 11.0% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 10.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Lyon Elementary School
Typical home value $447K in zip 98404 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lyon Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 28% - 6Mann Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away569th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 2Whitman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away1,045th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 23% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 2Blix Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away998th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 1Lister Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away1,095th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 5Impact Public SchoolsImpact | Commencement Bay Elementary · 1.4 mi away · charter599th of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 45% - 2Boze Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away977th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lyon Elementary School in?
Lyon Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Lyon Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lyon Elementary School 866th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lyon Elementary School?
White 31%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 16%, Black 11% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lyon 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.