Clover Creek Elementary

617 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clover Creek Elementary, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students within the Bethel School District. Situated in a suburban area of Pierce County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging partnerships between staff, students, and families to enhance the educational experience. Clover Creek places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to take pride in their work and demonstrate positive character traits. With its commitment to holistic education, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

617

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clover Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	133
Black	63
Asian	44
Two or More	120
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	53

White
201 (32.6%)
Hispanic
133 (21.6%)
Two or More
120 (19.4%)
Black
63 (10.2%)
Pacific Islander
53 (8.6%)
Asian
44 (7.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 109