Enrollment
213
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530141003549
Clover Park Early Learning Program — Lakewood, WA
Federal NCES profile for Clover Park Early Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
191:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+973% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clover Park Early Learning Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clover Park Early Learning Program reports 213 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 191:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 973% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1101% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 108% above the Washington average and 81% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clover Park School District spends $18,954 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clover Park Early Learning Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 191:1 | ▲ 973% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 108% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 108% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
191:1
students per teacher
— 973% above state mean
Top 100% in Washington — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 213 Top 28% in Washington — larger than 72% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 191:1 +973% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.7% +108% vs state
NCES ID 530141003549
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 12.5%
White 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Clover Park Early Learning Program.
$18,954
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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541 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Hope Academy
Standard public school
540 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
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450 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Clover Park Early Learning Program
How many students attend Clover Park Early Learning Program?
Clover Park Early Learning Program has 213 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Park Early Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Park Early Learning Program is 191:1, which is 973% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 1101% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clover Park Early Learning Program?
93.7% of students at Clover Park Early Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Park Early Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Clover Park Early Learning Program is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakewood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Park Early Learning Program?
Clover Park Early Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.