Tukwila Elementary
Tukwila, WA · Tukwila School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
713th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 39%· Stable
5939 S 149TH ST, Tukwila, WA 98168
(206)901-7500NCES ID 530813001344Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tukwila Elementary 713th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 39th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 222 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 448 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 35.7% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 20.4% | 21.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 16.3% | 15.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 17.6% | 12.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 11.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 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 $590K in zip 98168 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 Tukwila Elementary
- #1097Thorndyke ElementaryTukwila School District · 0.8 mi away1,097th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▼18 · Math 18% ▼21Compare - #581Impact | Puget Sound ElementaryImpact | Puget Sound Elementary · 1.4 mi away · charter581st of 1,174
ELA 47% ▲3 · Math 46% ▲7Compare - #720Impact | Salish Sea ElementaryImpact | Salish Sea Elementary · 1.4 mi away · charter720th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼2 · Math 40% ▲1Compare - #903McMicken Heights ElementaryHighline School District · 1.6 mi away903rd of 1,174
ELA 35% ▼9 · Math 33% ▼6Compare - #683Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.6 mi away683rd of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲2 · Math 39% =Compare - #1135Cascade View ElementaryTukwila School District · 1.8 mi away1,135th of 1,174
ELA 19% ▼25 · Math 17% ▼22Compare - #985Rainier View Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.1 mi away985th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼12 · Math 27% ▼12Compare - #958Lakeridge Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.3 mi away958th of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼10 · Math 28% ▼11Compare
What school district is Tukwila Elementary in?
Tukwila Elementary is part of the Tukwila School District district in Tukwila, Washington.
Is Tukwila Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tukwila Elementary 713th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tukwila Elementary?
Hispanic 36%, Asian 22%, Black 15%, White 13% (448 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tukwila Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.