Shining Mountain Elementary

sm.bethelsd.org

608 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

608

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shining Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	152
Black	47
Asian	29
Two or More	114
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	69

White
195 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
152 (25.0 %)
Two or More
114 (18.8 %)
Pacific Islander
69 (11.3 %)
Black
47 (7.7 %)
Asian
29 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)800-5200
Website:	http://sm.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 90

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shining Mountain Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shining Mountain Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	45.2%
Male	333	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)