Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98446 · Bethel School District
#852 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#29204 of 50,301 nationally
About Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Bethel School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 592 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 852nd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 592.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks 42nd of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
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 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clover Creek Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students · 880 m away
Naches Trail Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 1.3 km away
Evergreen Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 1.6 km away
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,787 students · 1.6 km away
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 2.8 km away
Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students · 2.8 km away
Cedarcrest Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students · 2.9 km away
Camas Prairie Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 2.9 km away
Thompson Preschool
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
227 students · 2.9 km away
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
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592 students
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593 students
Pleasant Valley Primary
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591 students
Medina Elementary School
Medina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Firgrove Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
Cedar River Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School a good school?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #852 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 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks #852 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #29204 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School had 592 students in 2025.
Is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.