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Idlewild Elementary School

Clover Park School District · Pierce County · 10806 Idlewild Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.0

(253)583-5290

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2/10
#931
Rank 931 out of 1,162
English Language Arts3/10 · #846 · 27th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #933 · 20th percentile
Science2/10 · #892 · 15th percentile

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School Overview

Lakewood is a working-class city just south of Tacoma with a strong military presence thanks to Joint Base Lewis-McChord nearby, and Idlewild Elementary reflects the diverse, transient nature of that community. The school faces some academic headwinds, scoring in the lower range statewide in English, math, and science, which may give pause to families prioritizing test performance. That said, families rooted in the area — particularly those connected to the military community — will find a school that serves a wide mix of kids and is part of the broader Clover Park district's ongoing efforts to support students in a region with real economic and social complexity.

Student Demographics

212 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
104 (49%)
Hispanic
39 (18%)
Multiple Races
30 (14%)
African American
29 (14%)
Asian
10 (5%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged113 (53%)
Students with Disabilities37 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

380
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
12.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
16.5
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #561 · 56th percentile

69 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found