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Clover Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 9,594 students in Clover Park School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Clover Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
32 Schools
1,833 Schools
# Students
12,395 Students
740,174 Students
# Teachers
742 Teachers
44,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clover Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
36%
26%
% Black
13%
5%
% White
27%
48%
% Hawaiian
6%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,018 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,329
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,018
$19,246
Best Clover Park School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beachwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8890 Concord Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Meriwether Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: K-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9020 Blaine Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5250
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61700 Garcia Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5280
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Hudtloff Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Phillips Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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