SHINING MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shining Mountain Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Spanaway, WA with about 792 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Shining Mountain Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shining Mountain Elementary, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Bethel School District. Situated at 21615 38th Ave E, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on foundational academic instruction while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
Like other institutions within the Bethel School District, Shining Mountain emphasizes community involvement, the integration of modern educational resources, and a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, offering various programs and activities designed to enrich the educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official web presence at http://sm.bethelsd.org.
For more information, contact Shining Mountain Elementary at (253) 683-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spanaway, WA 98387-6827
(253) 683-5200
http://sm.bethelsd.org
SHINING MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spanaway, WA with about 792 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bethel School District
- Total Students:
- 792
- Teachers:
- 44.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 792 students
- White
- 39.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 18.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.