Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tyee Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyee Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lakewood, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyee Park Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating Promising Futures.
School Rankings
Tyee Park 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 Tyee Park Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1861 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
42%
27%
Black
16%
5%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyee Park Elementary School's ranking?
Tyee Park Elementary School is ranked #1861 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tyee Park Elementary School?
381 students attend Tyee Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Tyee Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyee Park Elementary School?
Tyee Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tyee Park Elementary School offer ?
Tyee Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyee Park Elementary School part of?
Tyee Park Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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