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#1275 of 2,228 schools in WA
Four Heroes Elementary
Elementary School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA
A Clover Park School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9101 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
- Math 23% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Four Heroes Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Four Heroes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Clover Park Early Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 1.0 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Hope AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Dower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 306 | 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
- #14 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
Four Heroes Elementary is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Four Heroes Elementary
Four Heroes Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Four Heroes Elementary
What grades does Four Heroes Elementary serve?
Four Heroes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Four Heroes Elementary?
Four Heroes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Heroes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Heroes Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Four Heroes Elementary rank in WA?
Four Heroes Elementary ranks #1,275 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Four Heroes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Four Heroes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Four Heroes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Heroes Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Four Heroes Elementary a charter school?
No, Four Heroes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Four Heroes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Four Heroes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Heroes Elementary?
92.0% of students at Four Heroes 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (253) 583-5340
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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