A
Very Good
89/100

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
600
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%73/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 16720 Waller Rd E
City Tacoma
ZIP Code 98446
District 5300480
NCES School ID 530048003778
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98446

Understanding the community around Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,926
Per Capita Income $42,658
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $438,500
Median Rent $1,773
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 29.3%
Two or More Races 20.5%
Hispanic/Latino 19.5%
Black 13.5%
Asian 9.7%
Pacific Islander 7.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 600
Teachers (FTE) 35.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School has 600 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School serve?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School receive per student?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School receives $18,928 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School in 98446 ▼
Avg Home Value
$563,028
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,054
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
28.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026