Whitman Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
1,045th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Whitman Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whitman Elementary School 1,045th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Whitman Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 133 students tested
Whitman Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 342 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 30.4% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| White | 36.6% | 21.6% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 18.4% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Black | 24.1% | 16.7% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 14.7% | 7.6% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Whitman Elementary School
Typical home value $441K in zip 98408 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whitman Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Reed Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.6 mi away1,000th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 6Mann Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away569th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 3Lyon Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away866th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 36% - 1Edna Travis Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away1,161st of 1,174
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 3Fawcett Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away934th of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 2Sheridan Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away988th of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 28% - 2Stanley Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away1,016th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 27% - 2Blix Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away998th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whitman Elementary School in?
Whitman Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Whitman Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whitman Elementary School 1,045th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whitman Elementary School?
Hispanic 30%, White 22%, Two or more races 18%, Black 17% (342 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whitman Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98408 is $441K 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.