Washington Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98407 · Tacoma School District
#222 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#7864 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary School
Washington 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 383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 222nd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 383.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Washington Elementary School ranks 4th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.2
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 Washington Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 182 m away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 312 m away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.3 km away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 1.6 km away
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students · 1.6 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students · 1.6 km away
Grant Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.9 km away
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 1.9 km away
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 2.3 km away
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students · 2.4 km away
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Sunrise Elementary
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Silver Lake Elementary School
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Cascade Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #222 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 Washington Elementary School rank in Washington?
Washington Elementary School ranks #222 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #7864 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School had 383 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.