McCarver Elementary School

393 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
McCarver Elementary School, located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of its local community with a deep commitment to academic development and social-emotional growth. As a public school within the Tacoma School District, it provides a structured learning environment for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for a diverse student body, often integrating programs that support literacy, math proficiency, and whole-child development to ensure every student has the tools necessary for future success.

Beyond its core curriculum, McCarver is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community engagement and partnership. The school frequently collaborates with local organizations and families to address the unique needs of its neighborhood, aiming to remove systemic barriers to learning. By promoting a culture of high expectations paired with robust support systems, McCarver strives to be a stable and nurturing hub where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as active, responsible members of the Tacoma community.
393
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCarver Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White95
Hispanic62
Black96
Asian22
Two or More102
American Indian4
Pacific Islander12
  • Two or More
    102 (26.0 %)
  • Black
    96 (24.4 %)
  • White
    95 (24.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (15.8 %)
  • Asian
    22 (5.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
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: Tacoma School District
Phone: (253)571-4900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCarver Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten70
Grade 167
Grade 259
Grade 347
Grade 465
Grade 548
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCarver Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19248.9%
Male20151.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)