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Clover Creek Elementary

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Tacoma, WA · NCES 530048000122

At a glance

Reported students

617

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington elementary enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

529.5

Clover Creek Elementary: 617 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

15.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
583
Teachers (FTE)
40.93
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1

What the reported data says about Clover Creek Elementary

Clover Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tacoma. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 617 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Clover Creek Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.9%
Students with disabilities
11.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
51.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.4
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White32.6%
  • Hispanic21.6%
  • Black10.2%
  • Asian7.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.6%
  • Multiracial19.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Clover Creek Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Elementary · Bethel School District

PK–055920.5 mi
Naches Trail Elementary

Elementary · Bethel School District

PK–055191 mi
Evergreen Elementary

Elementary · Bethel School District

KG–055301.5 mi
Camas Prairie Elementary

Elementary · Bethel School District

KG–055292.3 mi
Chester H Thompson Elementary

Elementary · Bethel School District

PK–056882.3 mi
Frederickson Elementary

Elementary · Bethel School District

KG–055272.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Clover Creek Elementary

What grades does Clover Creek Elementary serve?

Clover Creek Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel School District.

How many students attend Clover Creek Elementary?

Clover Creek Elementary reported 617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 583 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Clover Creek Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 617 students and 38.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Clover Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Clover Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Clover Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Clover Creek Elementary in?

Clover Creek Elementary is part of Bethel School District, based in Spanaway, WA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Clover Creek Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School (0.5 mi), Naches Trail Elementary (1 mi), Evergreen Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.