How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carter Lake Elementary School | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JBLM McChord Field, WA | Lakewood, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 420 | 934 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.6% | 41.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carter Lake Elementary School | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,954 | $18,954 |
| District | Clover Park School District | Clover Park School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carter Lake Elementary School | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 32.2% |
| African American | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.1% | 27.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 6.8% |
| Multiracial | 13.1% | 16.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carter Lake Elementary School | Thomas Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 420:1 | 311.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.2% | 28.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.