Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dower Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lakewood, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dower Elementary School's student population of 337 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dower Elementary School is 0.81, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
14%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dower Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dower Elementary School's ranking?
Dower Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dower Elementary School often compared to?
Dower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Custer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dower Elementary School?
337 students attend Dower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Dower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dower Elementary School?
Dower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dower Elementary School offer ?
Dower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dower Elementary School part of?
Dower Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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