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#928 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 42% in state
Based on limited data
Impact Public Schools
Elementary School · Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary · Tacoma, WA
A charter elementary school in Tacoma, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 E 34th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Impact Public Schools score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Impact Public Schools 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), 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
$79,562
Median home value
$387,300
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Willard Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 401 | 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.
Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Impact Public Schools is listed in Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Impact Public Schools
Impact Public Schools is a public elementary school in Tacoma, WA, part of Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Impact Public Schools
What grades does Impact Public Schools serve?
Impact Public Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Impact Public Schools?
Impact Public Schools has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Impact Public Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Impact Public Schools is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Impact Public Schools rank in WA?
Impact Public Schools ranks #928 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Impact Public Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Impact Public Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Impact Public Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Impact Public Schools has 41% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Impact Public Schools a charter school?
Yes, Impact Public Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Impact Public Schools a Title I school?
No, Impact Public Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Impact Public Schools?
74.2% of students at Impact Public Schools 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
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.3%
- Phone
- (206) 769-3429
- Area population (ZIP 98404)
- 35,829
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 98404; 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 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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