Rainier Elementary School

2410 Stryker Avenue
JBLM Lewis Main, WA 98433

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rainier Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington and serves as part of the Clover Park School District. As a military-connected school, it is specifically designed to support the unique needs of children from military families, providing a stable and understanding environment that accounts for the challenges associated with frequent relocations and deployments. The school fosters a community-focused atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to ensure that students receive high-quality instruction while feeling supported in their social and emotional development.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while integrating programs that promote resilience and inclusivity. By leveraging its position within a military installation, Rainier Elementary often incorporates community outreach and partnerships that enrich the student experience. With a strong focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains a culture of academic rigor paired with a deep appreciation for the service and sacrifices of the families it serves.

574

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	156
Black	85
Asian	26
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	16

White
227 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
156 (27.2 %)
Black
85 (14.8 %)
Two or More
61 (10.6 %)
Asian
26 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clover Park School District
Phone:	(253)583-5220
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 74