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Tyee Park Elementary School

11920 Seminole RD SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Clover Park School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
371
Students
Total enrolled
$18,954
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 371 students in grades PK–05 in Lakewood, 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 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Tyee Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Lakewood, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 371 students. The district invests $18,954 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Tyee Park Elementary School

371
Total Students
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
92%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 192 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility92%
National avg 52% · 340 students
Student Composition
21%
35%
16%
15%
10%
Asian2%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino35%
Black16%
Multiracial15%
Pacific Islander10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530141000270

Academic Outcomes at Tyee Park Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98499

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
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 92% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rainier Elementary SchoolFour Heroes ElementaryHillside Elementary SchoolLakeview Hope Academy
+12 more
↓
Middle
Thomas Middle SchoolHudtloff Middle SchoolLochburn Middle SchoolRe-Entry Middle School
↓
High School
Clover Park High SchoolLakes High SchoolGeneral William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolCPSD Open Doors Program
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClover Park School District →
Phone: (253)583-5380
NCES ID: 530141000270
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lakewood seeking a public elementary 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.

More in Clover Park School District
High
Clover Park High School
1,315 students · 09–12
● 41 opp84% FRL
High
Lakes High School
1,286 students · 09–12
● 43 opp53% FRL
Mid
Thomas Middle School
974 students · 06–08
● 43 opp61% FRL
High
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
727 students · 06–12
● 41 opp68% FRL
Mid
Hudtloff Middle School
627 students · 06–08
● 43 opp77% FRL
Elem
Rainier Elementary School
574 students · PK–05
50% FRL
Elem
Four Heroes Elementary
559 students · PK–05
● 41 opp92% FRL
Elem
Hillside Elementary School
537 students · PK–05
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11920 Seminole RD SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
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.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
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.