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Dower Elementary School

7817 DOWER RD WEST, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

About Dower Elementary School

Dower Elementary School is the best elementary school, serving approximately 306 students in grades PK-5, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 and employing 22 full-time teachers. About 36% of students are proficient at math, and 48% are proficient at reading. Dower is getting better all the time, especially in reading and writing and science, compared to nearby Tyee Park and Four Heroes Elementary. Top School in WashingtonThere are 48% female students and 52% male students in the school. 79% of the students at the school come from low-income families. Students move on to Hudtloff Middle School and Clover Park High School, both of which have programs that build on the basic skills they learned at Dower. To help students do well in school, the school encourages small-group teaching, inclusive practices, and working with families. Families in the area usually rent 3-bedroom homes for between $1,800 and $2,600 a month. Dower Elementary is known for its friendly community and its focus on helping students grow and get involved.

Dower Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7817 DOWER RD WEST, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

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Phone

(253) 583-5240

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
306
Total Students
$82839
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 201 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dower Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.9%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 24.2%
Black 18%
Two+ Races 19%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.9%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
18%
Two+ Races
19%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 306
40.5%
124 Female
59.2%
181 Male

Student Population

306 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A post talks about how teacher Caroline Brandau and student Rose Gonzalez-Lopez were honored for their great work.

FAQ

Q.1 How do teachers grade students?

Ans. By using data from daily classroom tests and standardized tests.

Q2. Are parents encouraged to get involved?

Ans Yes, parents are important partners in the PTA and in the classroom.

Q3. Does the school offer rides?

Ans. Yes, district buses go to the Dower attendance area.

Q4: Do they serve food on campus?

Ans. Yes, breakfast and lunch programs make sure that all students have healthy choices.

Q5. What are the rules about what to wear?

Ans. Students are required to wear the right clothes according to district rules.

Q6. What kinds of activities are there outside of school?

Ans: There are clubs for music, art, and leadership.

Q7. What does Dower do to keep people safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules and has a safe way for people to get in.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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