- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tacoma, WA
Clover Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clover Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048000122
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover Creek Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 17
- elementary schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Clover Creek Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530048000122 · Tacoma, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 16.2:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Clover Creek Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Clover Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 617
Clover Creek Elementary
617 students
What this shows Clover Creek Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clover Creek Elementary compares
Clover Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.6%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, Clover Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clover Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Tacoma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fife Elementary School
Standard public school
866 students 17:1 students per teacher
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Naches Trail Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Crescent Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Harvard Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Browns Point Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clover Creek Elementary
How many students attend Clover Creek Elementary?
Clover Creek Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Creek Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clover Creek Elementary?
42.5% of students at Clover Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clover Creek Elementary is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Creek Elementary?
Clover Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clover Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Clover Creek Elementary, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.