Impact Public Schools serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Impact Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Impact Public Schools's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Impact Public Schools is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%

Hispanic
26%
26%

Black
21%
5%

White
24%
48%

Hawaiian
2%
2%

Two or more races
22%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Impact Public Schools?
256 students attend Impact Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Impact Public Schools students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Impact Public Schools?
Impact Public Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Impact Public Schools offer ?
Impact Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Impact Public Schools part of?
Impact Public Schools is part of Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Impact Public Schools located?
Impact Public Schools is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Eastside.
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