Downing Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98406 · Tacoma School District
#506 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#17581 of 50,301 nationally
About Downing Elementary School
Downing Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 506th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Downing Elementary School ranks 19th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downing Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Downing Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 1.0 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 1.2 km away
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 1.2 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.4 km away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 1.4 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.6 km away
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 6–12
21 students · 1.6 km away
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students · 1.6 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.7 km away
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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298 students
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298 students
Satus Elementary
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298 students
Wade King Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Saint Helens Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Spinning Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downing Elementary School a good school?
Downing Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #506 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downing Elementary School rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School ranks #506 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #17581 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Downing Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Downing Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Downing Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downing Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.