Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 77%· Stable
4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-6900NCES ID 530870001493Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Point Defiance Elementary School 266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 77th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 158 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 300 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 65.7% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 10.7% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 10.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 3.7% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.4 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 $641K in zip 98407 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 Point Defiance Elementary School
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ELA 71% ▲8 · Math 61% ▲1Compare - #574Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼14 · Math 45% ▼15Compare - #330Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▼1 · Math 54% ▼6Compare - #1172Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% ▼57 · Math 6% ▼54Compare - #213Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲6 · Math 61% ▲1Compare - #216Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.2 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲8 · Math 58% ▼2Compare - #398Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% ▼5 · Math 52% ▼8Compare - #202Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲6 · Math 63% ▲3Compare
What school district is Point Defiance Elementary School in?
Point Defiance Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Point Defiance Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Point Defiance Elementary School 266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Point Defiance Elementary School?
White 66%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 10%, Asian 6% (300 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Point Defiance Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98407 is $641K 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.