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Impact Public Schools

Q: Is Impact Public Schools a good school?

Impact Public Schools ranks 613 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-5

613^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Impact Public Schools, operating as Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary, is a small, public elementary school serving about 230 students in grades PK-5 in Tacoma, offering a notable educational option within the charter network distinct from the traditional Tacoma School District.

The school stands out for its strong academic results, especially in mathematics where it outperforms the state average, and it is particularly effective in supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranking significantly higher than nearby schools with similar student populations. For example, while schools like Roosevelt Elementary and Blix Elementary serve comparable communities, Impact achieves much higher proficiency rates in core subjects, suggesting its educational model is making a positive difference.

With a favorable student-teacher ratio and a clear record of annual improvement, Impact demonstrates a promising trajectory, though it faces the challenge of addressing a performance gap between female and male students. Compared to neighboring schools such as Edna Travis Elementary and Sheridan Elementary, Impact's combination of strong outcomes for its community, efficient use of resources, and consistent growth across grade levels makes it a distinctive choice for families in the area.

232

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,390

Per pupil spending ?

65.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404

(206) 769-3429

District: Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

24.1%

White:

21.6%

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!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Washington avg48%

613^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

118^th of 247Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary among Washington districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+25 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)29th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-6 vs state

Math46%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 12, 2024

Unqualified “teachers” in charge of students. Even many “lead teachers” do not have any experience teaching or have actual credentials. Most staff are on emergency credentials. Special education students not getting their services. Employees have to sign NDAs upon hire. What do they need to hide? Close Quote

Schools Near Impact Public Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Impact Public Schools	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1301 E 34th Street	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Impact \| Commencement Bay Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 769-3429	232	17	13.6	65.9%	50 (21.6%)	56 (24.1%)	63 (27.2%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	48 (20.7%)	44.9	613^th of 1160 public elementary schools	47.2%					(n/a)			46.3	48.6		47.4	41.5	51.4		46.1	86.9	86.9	90.2	90.2	90.2	86.9	93.4	88.5	86.9	86.9	$21,390	$699	$20,692
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 E Roosevelt Ave	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-4400	270	17	15.9	75.9%	35 (13.0%)	53 (19.6%)	89 (33.0%)	18 (6.7%)	11 (4.1%)	22 (8.1%)	41 (15.2%)	11.4	1070^th of 1160 public elementary schools	7.8%		17.9	1000^th of 1168 public elementary schools	14.4%	70	20.5	20.5	21.2	37.5	18.6	25.9	21.2	38.5	9.3	22.6	84.2	86.8	89.5	89.5	89.5	92.1	94.7	89.5	92.1	92.1	$25,563	$2,777	$22,786
Blix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1302 E 38th St	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-7400	442	26	17.1	71.9%	88 (19.9%)	43 (9.7%)	187 (42.3%)	53 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)	54 (12.2%)	16	1013^th of 1160 public elementary schools	12.7%		13.2	1064^th of 1168 public elementary schools	8.9%	51	38.4	38.4	31.9	32.4	35.1	33.2	28.6	29.9	16.4	24.8	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	$21,433	$2,124	$19,309
Lister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2106 E 44th St	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-2900	376	22	17.3	78.7%	49 (13.0%)	85 (22.6%)	68 (18.1%)	58 (15.4%)	3 (0.8%)	30 (8.0%)	83 (22.1%)	9.6	1099^th of 1160 public elementary schools	5.3%		20	969^th of 1168 public elementary schools	17.0%	130	32.7	32.7	22.2	25.0	34.6	27.3	20.4	13.5	20.0	18.0	82.1	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	82.1	89.7	87.2	82.1	82.1	$23,364	$3,717	$19,647
Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E 46th St	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-4800	381	22	17.0	67.7%	101 (26.5%)	39 (10.2%)	114 (29.9%)	32 (8.4%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.5%)	70 (18.4%)	25.8	889^th of 1160 public elementary schools	23.4%		45.9	610^th of 1168 public elementary schools	47.8%	279	31.4	31.4	30.0	47.1	30.0	35.8	34.0	55.8	22.0	37.5	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	94.4	88.9	88.9	88.9	$22,365	$2,324	$20,041
Edna Travis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2111 S J St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-4900	337	23	14.7	78.3%	69 (20.5%)	85 (25.2%)	68 (20.2%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	75 (22.3%)	4.3	1146^th of 1160 public elementary schools	1.2%		4.4	1151^st of 1168 public elementary schools	1.5%	5	24.4	24.4	7.6	17.0	24.4	15.6		10.4	11.9	8.2	78.3	87.0	84.8	84.8	84.8	82.6	91.3	82.6	82.6	82.6	$23,102	$2,681	$20,420
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5317 E McKinley Ave	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-5900	525	30	17.6	69.1%	75 (14.3%)	59 (11.2%)	224 (42.7%)	58 (11.0%)	4 (0.8%)	29 (5.5%)	75 (14.3%)	14.7	1028^th of 1160 public elementary schools	11.4%		18.3	991^st of 1168 public elementary schools	15.2%	37	29.4	29.4	29.6	30.8	30.6	30.3	25.9	28.2	30.6	28.3	87.9	87.9	89.4	89.4	89.4	87.9	89.4	87.9	87.9	87.9	$20,782	$1,856	$18,926
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1120 S 39th St	Tacoma	98408	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-7272	365	22	16.6	71.2%	90 (24.7%)	60 (16.4%)	100 (27.4%)	21 (5.8%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.5%)	71 (19.5%)	15.1	1023^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	11.8%		22.6	933^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	20.1%	90	45.2	45.2	23.4	26.9	38.7	28.5	31.9	21.2	13.3	23.3	87.9	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	91.4	87.9	89.7	89.7	$23,334	$2,953	$20,381
Fawcett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	126 E. 60th Street	Tacoma	98404	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-4700	426	26	16.1	65.3%	129 (30.3%)	36 (8.5%)	108 (25.4%)	39 (9.2%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.2%)	86 (20.2%)	21.9	950^th of 1160 public elementary schools	18.1%		22.8	932^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	20.2%	18	36.0	36.0	38.0	35.6	36.5	36.6	38.0	36.1	22.5	31.6	98.4	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.4	100.0	98.4	98.4	98.4	$20,834	$2,100	$18,734
Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1002 S 52nd St	Tacoma	98408	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-6300	340	19	17.8	66.2%	80 (23.5%)	63 (18.5%)	78 (22.9%)	27 (7.9%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.1%)	76 (22.4%)	49.6	562^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	51.6%		46.6	602^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	48.5%	40	56.5	56.5	44.8	63.6	55.6	53.7	39.7	41.9	42.2	41.1	90.9	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.2	90.9	93.2	93.2	93.2	$22,470	$1,862	$20,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Impact Public Schools

How many students attend Impact Public Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Impact Public Schools.

Is Impact Public Schools a good school?

Impact Public Schools ranks 613^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Impact Public Schools?

Students at Impact Public Schools are 27% Hispanic, 24% African American, 22% White, 21% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What district is Impact Public Schools in?

Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary

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