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#1407 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dower Elementary School
Elementary School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA
A Clover Park School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
7817 Dower Rd West, Lakewood, WA 98499
- Math 30% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dower Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,000
Median home value
$370,000
Median rent
$1,445/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98499; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Four Heroes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Oakbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Park Lodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clover Park School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #16 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dower Elementary School is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dower Elementary School
Dower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dower Elementary School
What grades does Dower Elementary School serve?
Dower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dower Elementary School?
Dower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dower Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dower Elementary School rank in WA?
Dower Elementary School ranks #1,407 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Dower Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dower Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dower Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Dower Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (253) 583-5240
- Area population (ZIP 98499)
- 33,694
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98499; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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