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Firwood

8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Steilacoom, WA 98498Clover Park School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0412Non-Charter
37
Students
Total enrolled
$18,954
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
32% vs nat'l
6.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
60% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
14% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 37 students in grades 04–12 in Steilacoom, Washington.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,954 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Firwood is a small other in Steilacoom, Washington, serving grades 04–12 with 37 students. The district invests $18,954 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Firwood

37
Total Students
6.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0412) are served by this school
Gender Distribution18 male · 14 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 9 students
Student Composition
32%
16%
22%
8%
Asian3%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black22%
Multiracial5%
Native American8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530141000271

Academic Outcomes at Firwood

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98498

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,954Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,954
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,340
Student Support$3,601
Administration$2,275
Operations$2,843
Other$1,895
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,954 spent per student, an estimated $8,397 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
State government
66.0%
Local (property tax)
13.7%
Federal programs
20.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,954/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
Grades04 – 12
Location
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (253)756-2522
NCES ID: 530141000271
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Steilacoom seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Steilacoom, WA 98498
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.