Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
196th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▼ Declining
4415 N 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
(253)571-5488NCES ID 530870001501Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sherman Elementary School 196th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 232 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 74.1% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 11.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 10.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 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 Sherman Elementary School
- #213Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▼2 · Math 61% =Compare - #330Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▼9 · Math 54% ▼7Compare - #266Point Defiance Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away266th of 1,174
ELA 63% ▼8 · Math 60% ▼1Compare - #574Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼22 · Math 45% ▼16Compare - #216Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% = · Math 58% ▼3Compare - #1172Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% ▼65 · Math 6% ▼55Compare - #202Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.8 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% ▼2 · Math 63% ▲2Compare - #415Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.1 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▼14 · Math 51% ▼10Compare
What school district is Sherman Elementary School in?
Sherman Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Sherman Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sherman Elementary School 196th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sherman Elementary School?
White 74%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 2% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sherman 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.