How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethel School District | Federal Way School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spanaway, Washington | Federal Way, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 21,156 | 21,606 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethel School District | Federal Way School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,370 | $17,898 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.5% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 66.9% | 68.0% |
| Local Revenue | 24.6% | 16.9% |
Bethel School District
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Federal Way School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethel School District | Federal Way School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 20.8% |
| African American | 7.4% | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 32.0% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Multiracial | 17.4% | 12.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.4% | 62.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethel School District | Federal Way School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 45 | 48 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 530.1:1 | 365.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.7% | 45.5% |
School Types
Bethel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
Federal Way School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 22
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.