NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nelson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Graham, WA with about 531 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Nelson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Nelson Elementary School is located in Graham, Washington, and is part of the Bethel School District. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local suburban community. Its location on 108th Ave E positions it as a central hub for families residing in the Graham area, focusing on the core developmental and educational needs of its young student body.

Like other schools within the Bethel School District, Nelson Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school typically focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by encouraging active parent involvement, maintaining a structured curriculum, and utilizing the resources provided by the broader district to meet state educational standards.

For more information, contact Nelson Elementary School at (253) 683-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22109 108th Ave E
Graham, WA 98375
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NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Graham, WA with about 531 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
531
Teachers:
32.68
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 531 students

White
65.7%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.