Rainier Elementary School
Tel:
(253)583-5220
- Rainier Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Rainier Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rainier Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rainier Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rainier Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #544 out of 2,014 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 23% |
| Black | 14% | 4% |
| White | 41% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clover Park School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rainier Elementary School is Special Education Services/relife (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Special Education Services/relife (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillside Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Hillside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
2.6 miles
61700 Garcia Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5280 2.6 PK-5 558 - Tacoma Evergreen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
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9020 Blaine Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5250 2.7 PK-5 474 - Dupont Chloe Clark Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 592 students
3.4 miles
1700 Palisade Boulevard
Dupont, WA 98327
(253)583-7100 3.4 K-3 592 - Tacoma Beachwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
3.7 miles
8890 Concord Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5260 3.7 PK-5 331 - Lakewood Tillicum Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 352 students
4.1 miles
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5370 4.1 PK-5 352
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