Is Carter Lake Elementary School a good school?

Carter Lake Elementary School ranks 489 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carter Lake Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Carter Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carter Lake Elementary School?

Students at Carter Lake Elementary School are 43% White, 25% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Not Specified, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Carter Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carter Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Thomas Middle School High : Clover Park High School High : General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

Carter Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Carter Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located on Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington, serving 491 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Clover Park School District, which is ranked 183 out of 247 districts in the state, Carter Lake Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with consistent academic excellence.

The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across subjects, with 55.56% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 38.13% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, Carter Lake Elementary had 48.48% proficiency, compared to 26.6% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also excels in WCAS/Science, with 54.1% proficiency, outpacing the district's 34.61% and the state's 49.73%. Carter Lake Elementary's performance is particularly strong among Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Clover Park School District, Carter Lake Elementary stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, Beachwood Elementary, located just 3.15 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts (76.52%) and SBAC/Math (77.44%) in 2023-2024, compared to Carter Lake Elementary. However, some other nearby schools, such as Four Heroes Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance than Carter Lake Elementary. Overall, Carter Lake Elementary's consistent improvement, strong academic achievement, and performance relative to its peers make it a standout school within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3420 Lincoln Blvd SW
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98439-2299

(253) 583-5210

District: Clover Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
489^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,342

Students who attend Carter Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas Middle School
High:	Clover Park High School
	General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 491

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.2%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carter Lake Elementary School ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Clover Park School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Carter Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), Hispanic (25.3%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carter Lake Elementary School is 17.8. 14 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carter Lake Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carter Lake Elementary School is $15,342, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carter Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter Lake Elementary School 489^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Carter Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Clover Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clover Park School District 183^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carter Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	35.65	696^th	1026	32.2%
2005	60.99	398^th	1031	61.4%
2006	65.05	339^th	1051	67.7%
2007	58.44	443^rd	1069	58.6%
2008	53.66	524^th	1067	50.9%
2009	49.06	574^th	1072	46.5%
2010	31.81	810^th	1088	25.6%
2011	34.00	788^th	1092	27.8%
2012	29.86	851^st	1097	22.4%
2013	46.74	642^nd	1106	42.0%
2015	57.82	432^nd	1067	59.5%
2016	60.48	417^th	1053	60.4%
2017	40.08	648^th	1056	38.6%
2018	37.35	664^th	1054	37.0%
2019	41.17	680^th	1130	39.8%
2021	51.97	491^st	1107	55.6%
2022	65.21	375^th	1169	67.9%
2023	66.35	362^nd	1169	69.0%
2024	56.04	489^th	1168	58.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.87	40^th	194	79.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.53	394^th	566	30.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.20	505^th	835	39.5%
2019	52.12	478^th	979	51.2%
2021	81.05	82^nd	854	90.4%
2022	95.34	10^th	1019	99.0%
2023	87.59	46^th	1013	95.5%
2024	78.41	124^th	1024	87.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	39.63	628^th	1004	37.5%
2019	38.39	702^nd	1068	34.3%
2021	50.18	460^th	1008	54.4%
2022	61.35	396^th	1100	64.0%
2023	67.78	324^th	1094	70.4%
2024	61.51	379^th	1093	65.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.94	46^th	50	8.0%
2021	36.60	22^nd	32	31.3%
2022	48.38	26^th	50	48.0%
2023	50.93	29^th	48	39.6%
2024	33.17	33^rd	39	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	36.45	652^nd	999	34.7%
2019	46.99	584^th	1075	45.7%
2021	49.27	467^th	1025	54.4%
2022	67.45	330^th	1113	70.4%
2023	60.49	397^th	1099	63.9%
2024	47.48	554^th	1099	49.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	85.02	8^th	108	92.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	72.42	106^th	540	80.4%
2019	68.94	166^th	697	76.2%
2021	74.95	63^rd	501	87.4%
2022	91.74	27^th	694	96.1%
2023	77.68	79^th	633	87.5%
2024	72.18	136^th	651	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	14.57	754^th	833	9.5%
2019	33.48	752^nd	1027	26.8%
2021	47.72	483^rd	943	48.8%
2022	58.87	402^nd	1031	61.0%
2023	68.13	312^th	1011	69.1%
2024	54.08	450^th	1009	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	401	134	34	33	7	n/a	n/a	0	609
1989	401	131	43	33	12	n/a	n/a	0	620
1990	414	126	41	19	13	n/a	n/a	0	613
1991	377	120	54	28	23	n/a	n/a	0	602
1992	408	126	47	34	9	n/a	n/a	0	624
1993	309	136	48	25	9	n/a	n/a	0	527
1994	335	129	52	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	546
1995	268	110	50	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	459
1996	268	110	50	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	459
1997	248	111	40	36	15	n/a	n/a	0	450
1998	263	109	36	45	8	n/a	n/a	0	461
1999	268	85	28	46	9	n/a	n/a	0	436
2000	271	58	32	60	9	n/a	n/a	0	430
2001	218	46	23	76	6	n/a	n/a	0	369
2002	222	49	19	80	10	n/a	n/a	0	380
2003	222	49	19	80	10	n/a	n/a	0	380
2004	215	39	18	81	11	n/a	n/a	0	364
2005	310	61	41	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	440
2006	334	58	34	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	450
2007	301	52	26	19	3	n/a	n/a	1	402
2008	291	35	28	20	4	n/a	n/a	13	391
2009	271	30	28	24	5	n/a	n/a	22	380
2010	251	43	24	35	11	n/a	n/a	27	391
2011	279	30	16	54	1	9	31	0	420
2012	305	53	13	80	1	8	32	0	492
2013	298	49	11	91	0	7	40	0	496
2014	276	56	11	81	1	5	34	0	464
2015	233	49	9	74	2	9	30	0	406
2016	228	51	16	90	1	7	47	0	440
2017	257	60	15	110	2	5	49	0	498
2018	253	47	12	119	1	6	44	0	482
2019	252	56	9	120	0	9	52	0	498
2020	245	46	7	118	0	8	54	0	478
2021	204	38	9	112	4	7	63	0	437
2022	254	59	8	123	5	10	54	2	515
2023	212	52	9	124	2	9	65	18	491

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	609	26.0	23.4	0
1989	620	27.0	22.9	n/a
1990	613	27.2	22.5	0
1991	602	27.4	21.9	n/a
1992	624	28.1	22.2	n/a
1993	527	24.3	21.7	n/a
1994	546	25.7	21.2	n/a
1995	459	24.1	19.0	n/a
1996	459	24.1	19.0	n/a
1997	450	24.8	18.1	n/a
1998	461	24.5	18.8	n/a
1999	436	23.1	18.9	n/a
2000	430	19.0	22.6	n/a
2001	369	18.7	19.7	n/a
2002	380	20.4	18.6	52.9
2003	380	20.4	18.6	52.9
2004	364	18.0	20.2	63.7
2005	440	17.6	25.0	40.2
2006	450	21.0	21.4	46.9
2007	402	21.5	18.7	44.1
2008	391	19.0	20.6	53.2
2009	380	19.5	19.5	48.6
2010	391	18.5	21.1	60.2
2011	420	18.3	22.9	44.3
2012	492	22.9	21.4	44.9
2013	496	21.0	23.6	40.3
2014	464	n/a	n/a	50.9
2015	406	24.0	16.9	46.1
2016	440	23.0	19.1	48.4
2017	498	26.4	18.7	38.2
2018	482	24.0	20.0	37.1
2019	498	26.5	18.7	40.4
2020	478	29.7	16.0	45.2
2021	437	24.2	18.0	38.9
2022	515	26.2	19.6	38.1
2023	491	27.5	17.8	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	609	26.0	23.4	0
1989	620	27.0	22.9	n/a
1990	613	27.2	22.5	0
1991	602	27.4	21.9	n/a
1992	624	28.1	22.2	n/a
1993	527	24.3	21.7	n/a
1994	546	25.7	21.2	n/a
1995	459	24.1	19.0	n/a
1996	459	24.1	19.0	n/a
1997	450	24.8	18.1	n/a
1998	461	24.5	18.8	n/a
1999	436	23.1	18.9	n/a
2000	430	19.0	22.6	n/a
2001	369	18.7	19.7	n/a
2002	380	20.4	18.6	52.9
2003	380	20.4	18.6	52.9
2004	364	18.0	20.2	63.7
2005	440	17.6	25.0	40.2
2006	450	21.0	21.4	46.9
2007	402	21.5	18.7	44.1
2008	391	19.0	20.6	53.2
2009	380	19.5	19.5	48.6
2010	391	18.5	21.1	60.2
2011	420	18.3	22.9	44.3
2012	492	22.9	21.4	44.9
2013	496	21.0	23.6	40.3
2014	464	n/a	n/a	50.9
2015	406	24.0	16.9	46.1
2016	440	23.0	19.1	48.4
2017	498	26.4	18.7	38.2
2018	482	24.0	20.0	37.1
2019	498	26.5	18.7	40.4
2020	478	29.7	16.0	45.2
2021	437	24.2	18.0	38.9
2022	515	26.2	19.6	38.1
2023	491	27.5	17.8	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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