CARTER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carter Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Clover Park School District school district, located in JBLM, WA with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Carter Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Carter Lake Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington and serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military service members. As part of the Clover Park School District, the school is uniquely positioned to support the mobile military lifestyle, providing a stable and understanding environment for students who may frequently relocate or experience parental deployment. The staff is specifically trained to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of military-connected youth, fostering a community that values resilience, discipline, and inclusivity.
The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere that mirrors the camaraderie found within the military community. By integrating academic rigor with programs designed to help students transition between duty stations, Carter Lake Elementary works to minimize the disruption of moving. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with base leadership and military families, ensuring that students receive the specialized support they need to thrive both in the classroom and in their personal lives as they navigate the unique challenges of military life.
For more information, contact Carter Lake Elementary School at (253) 583-5210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JBLM, WA 98439-2299
(253) 583-5210
CARTER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in JBLM, WA with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clover Park School District
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 24.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 482 students
- White
- 52.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.8%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.