Impact Public Schools serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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 232 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Impact Public Schools is 0.78, 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
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
24%
5%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
21%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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?
232 students attend Impact Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Impact Public Schools students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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 7 other public schools located in Eastside.
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