Excellent
#390 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 18% in state
Clover Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Bethel School District
16715 36th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98446
Enrollment
635
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
635
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#390 of 2,228
In Tacoma
#17 of 88
public schools
In district
#6 of 33
Bethel School District
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Clover Creek Elementary
Clover Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Tacoma, WA, part of Bethel School District. Clover Creek Elementary serves approximately 635 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Clover Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Clover Creek Elementary show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.3
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at Clover Creek Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Clover Creek Elementary — Students at Clover Creek Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Clover Creek Elementary Compares
See how Clover Creek Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
16715 36th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98446
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Clover Creek Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Camas Prairie Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Spanaway), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Chester H Thompson Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS - FREDERICKSON ELEM. Tacoma | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Tacoma | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Naches Trail Elementary Tacoma | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Pierce County Skills Center Puyallup | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Bethel Elementary Learning Academy Puyallup | 1.3 mi | — |
| Evergreen Elementary Spanaway | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Spanaway Lake High School Spanaway | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Cedarcrest Middle School Spanaway | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Central Avenue Elementary Tacoma | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway | 2.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Bethel Middle School Spanaway | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Collins Elementary Tacoma | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Camas Prairie Elementary Spanaway | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Bethel High School Spanaway | 3.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Thompson Preschool Tacoma | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Frederickson Elementary Puyallup | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Spanaway Middle School Tacoma | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Challenger High School Spanaway | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98446 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,130
Median Home Value
$459,500
Median Rent
$1,944/mo
Population
14,241
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
36.6
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenge Elementary Mtlk Terrace, WA | 8.1 |
| Challenger Elementary Issaquah, WA | 8.1 |
| Crestwood Elementary Bonney Lake, WA | 8.1 |
| Fife Elementary School Tacoma, WA | 8.1 |
| Frank Love Elementary Bothell, WA | 8.1 |
| Grant Elementary School East Wenatchee, WA | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Clover Creek Elementary
What grades does Clover Creek Elementary serve?
Clover Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clover Creek Elementary?
Clover Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Creek Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clover Creek Elementary rank in WA?
Clover Creek Elementary ranks #390 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Clover Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clover Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clover Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clover Creek Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clover Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Clover Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clover Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clover Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clover Creek Elementary?
50.7% of students at Clover Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (253) 800-7800
Resources & Links
District
Bethel School District- District Enrollment
- 21,539
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,370
- District Rank
- #6 of 33
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