Lyon Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
866th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
101 E 46th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-4800NCES ID 530870001479Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 158 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.9% | 31.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.9% | 27.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 15.7% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 15.0% | 11.0% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 10.3% | 10.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.2 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 $447K in zip 98404 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 Lyon Elementary School
- #988Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼4 · Math 28% ▼8Compare - #569Mann Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away569th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲20 · Math 41% ▲5Compare - #1045Whitman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away1,045th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼6 · Math 23% ▼13Compare - #934Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% ▲1 · Math 30% ▼6Compare - #998Blix Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away998th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▼1 · Math 25% ▼11Compare - #1095Lister Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away1,095th of 1,174
ELA 27% ▼7 · Math 18% ▼18Compare - #599Impact Public SchoolsImpact | Commencement Bay Elementary · 1.4 mi away · charter599th of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲12 · Math 45% ▲9Compare - #977Boze Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away977th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▼1 · Math 27% ▼9Compare
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.