How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethel School District | Kent School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spanaway, Washington | KENT, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 21,156 | 25,586 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethel School District | Kent School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,928 | $19,780 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| State Revenue | 66.9% | 61.2% |
| Local Revenue | 24.6% | 25.5% |
Bethel School District
Federal State Local
Kent School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethel School District | Kent School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 27.2% |
| African American | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 23.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 23.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Multiracial | 17.4% | 9.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.7% | 48.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethel School District | Kent School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 45 | 42 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 535.7:1 | 381.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 25.7% |
School Types
Bethel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kent School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.