Washington Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
213th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
Washington Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 213th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 82th in 2025.
Washington Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 157 students tested
Washington Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 359 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 72.4% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 12.5% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 2.5% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 2.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Washington Elementary School
Typical home value $641K in zip 98407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 9Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 9Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 7Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away1,022nd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 26% - 5Bryant Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away655th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 213th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?
White 72%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 9%, Black 3% (359 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington 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.