Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98396

Summary:

The 98396 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Wilkeson Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5. Wilkeson Elementary is the primary elementary school for the community, and it has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with students scoring above state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Wilkeson Elementary is a well-resourced school, spending $15,115 per student and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17:1. This investment in resources and personalized attention likely contributes to the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of elementary schools statewide. While the student population is predominantly White (82.35%), the school also serves a notable Hispanic population (12.87%) and some racial diversity, indicating it is serving a diverse community.

With 29.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Wilkeson Elementary appears to have a moderate level of economic diversity among its student body. Overall, the data paints a picture of Wilkeson Elementary as a high-performing, well-resourced school that is effectively serving its community in the 98396 zip code. The school's consistent academic achievements, diverse student population, and investment in resources make it a standout institution in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkeson Elementary School	Public	K-5	640 Railroad Avenue	Wilkeson	98396	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3357	271	17	15.9	31.4%	217 (80.1%)	4 (1.5%)	36 (13.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	66.2	365^th of 1168 public elementary schools	68.8%		80.7	212^th of 1169 public elementary schools	81.9%	153	65.6	65.6	57.1	54.4	71.7	61.7	49.1	47.8	60.0	52.8	$15,115	$322	$14,793

Cities Near Zip Code 98396

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wilkeson	0.44 mi	1	59^th
Carbonado	1.94 mi	1	30^th
Buckley	3.01 mi	10	42^nd
Enumclaw	5.5 mi	9	99^th
Sumner	5.81 mi	6	40^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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