Roosevelt Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,075th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▲ Improving
3550 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
(253)571-4400NCES ID 530870001497Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Roosevelt Elementary School 1,075th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 118 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24.8% | 30.8% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 29.4% | 19.8% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 16.6% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| White | 24.8% | 12.6% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 5.5% | 8.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 8.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.3 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 Roosevelt Elementary School
- #599Impact Public SchoolsImpact | Commencement Bay Elementary · 0.7 mi away · charter599th of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲21 · Math 45% ▲23Compare - #998Blix Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away998th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▲8 · Math 25% ▲3Compare - #1095Lister Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away1,095th of 1,174
ELA 27% ▲2 · Math 18% ▼4Compare - #988Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▲5 · Math 28% ▲6Compare - #866Lyon Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away866th of 1,174
ELA 34% ▲9 · Math 36% ▲14Compare - #811Waller Road ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2 mi away811th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲13 · Math 36% ▲14Compare - #977Boze Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.3 mi away977th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▲8 · Math 27% ▲5Compare - #934Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.3 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% ▲10 · Math 30% ▲8Compare
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School in?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Roosevelt Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Roosevelt Elementary School 1,075th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Hispanic 31%, Black 20%, Two or more races 17%, White 13% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Roosevelt 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.