How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dower Elementary School | Rainier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, WA | JBLM Lewis Main, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 337 | 576 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.2% | 28.4% |
| 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 | Dower Elementary School | Rainier Elementary 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 | Dower Elementary School | Rainier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.9% | 36.8% |
| African American | 25.0% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 14.2% | 3.5% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dower Elementary School | Rainier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 337:1 | 576:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
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.