Elk Plain School of Choice

22015 22nd Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98397

ep.bethelsd.org

570 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Elk Plain School of Choice, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a distinctive educational institution within the Bethel School District that operates on a model of "choice" rather than traditional neighborhood enrollment. Unlike conventional schools, it functions as a parent-partnered program, emphasizing a strong collaborative relationship between educators and families. The school is designed for parents who wish to take an active, hands-on role in their children's daily learning process, offering a personalized academic environment that integrates school-based instruction with guided home-based work.

The school’s curriculum is structured to provide flexibility while maintaining state educational standards, making it a popular option for families seeking a customized approach to K-8 education. By fostering a small, community-oriented atmosphere, Elk Plain encourages active parent participation in the classroom and curriculum delivery. Its unique structure supports students who may thrive in smaller, more intimate learning settings, prioritizing parental involvement as a core pillar of the student’s overall success and development.

570

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Plain School of Choice
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	73
Black	38
Asian	16
Two or More	114
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

White
315 (55.3 %)
Two or More
114 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
73 (12.8 %)
Black
38 (6.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-7900
Website:	http://ep.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elk Plain School of Choice
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elk Plain School of Choice
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	50%
Male	285	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)