Clover Park School District

LAKEWOOD, Washington — 30 schools

12,566
Total Enrollment
30
Schools
$18,954
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clover Park School District operates 30 public schools serving 12,566 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 other, 5 high, 3 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,178 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pierce County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,954 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.7% local, 65.9% state, and 20.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,616 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #131 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 30 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 383.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.1% White, 14.1% African American across the district's schools.

Clover Park School District school enrollment varies 387× across entities

Clover Park School District school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 1,161 students (highest), a spread of 1,158 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Clover Park School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Clover Park School District student-counselor ratio is 383:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clover Park School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Clover Park School District is typically wider than the Clover Park School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.3%
Federal
65.9%
State
13.7%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
131 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pierce County county, where this district is located.

$1,428
Studio/mo
$1,605
1 BR/mo
$1,971
2 BR/mo
$2,733
3 BR/mo
$3,102
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,616
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 30 schools in Clover Park School District.

White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 14.1%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 13.1%
Other 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 30
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
383.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Clover Park School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clover Park School District?

Clover Park School District has 30 schools, including 5 high, 3 middle, 21 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,566 students.

How much does Clover Park School District spend per student?

Clover Park School District spends $18,954 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #131 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Clover Park School District?

The average teacher salary in Clover Park School District is $90,616 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Clover Park School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pierce County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Clover Park School District?

Clover Park School District students are 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.1% White, 14.1% African American, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 30 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clover Park School District?

Clover Park School District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #131 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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