Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary

Located at 1301 E 34th St in Tacoma, Washington, Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary operates as an active, independent public charter district within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan region. Situated in a midsize city setting, this single-school district is structured to offer foundational early childhood and primary education spanning pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Designed to foster a focused and nurturing learning environment, the district currently serves elementary students across kindergarten through fourth grade, offering families a distinct local educational choice backed by federal program LEA administration.

The district's student body reflects a rich diversity, serving 232 students—including 63 Hispanic, 56 Black, 50 White, 48 multiracial, 7 Asian, 5 Pacific Islander, and 3 American Indian learners. Educational development and student well-being are supported by a strong staffing framework totaling 51.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. With 34 FTE classroom teachers complemented by 3 FTE instructional aides and 14.2 FTE support staff, the district maintains a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under seven to one, allowing for individualized instructional attention and comprehensive support services across its early learning programs.