Spanaway Elementary

se.bethelsd.org

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Spanaway Elementary, located at 412 165th St S in Spanaway, Washington, is a primary school serving the local community as part of the Bethel School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a staple of the Spanaway area, the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to promote a culture of collaboration and student-centered learning. Through the district’s resources and the school’s own faculty initiatives, Spanaway Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that supports both the intellectual and character growth of its student body. For those seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or academic programs, the official website at [se.bethelsd.org](http://se.bethelsd.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

364

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spanaway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	98
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	19

White
134 (36.8 %)
Hispanic
98 (26.9 %)
Two or More
67 (18.4 %)
Black
34 (9.3 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (5.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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)800-5300
Website:	http://se.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 59

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68