Impact Public Schools serves 326 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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 326 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Impact Public Schools is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
25%
5%
White
21%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
21%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Impact Public Schools?
326 students attend Impact Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Impact Public Schools students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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