Clover Creek Elementary School

16715 36th Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clover Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clover Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Clover Creek Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
None Specified

School Rankings

Clover Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clover Creek Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#699 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
55%
41%
51%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
34%
48%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.79
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: None Specified
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clover Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clover Creek Elementary School is ranked #699 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Clover Creek Elementary School?
635 students attend Clover Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Clover Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clover Creek Elementary School?
Clover Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clover Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clover Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clover Creek Elementary School part of?
Clover Creek Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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