- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanaway, WA
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Hope Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530048003786
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Hope Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530048003786 · Spanaway, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 23.3:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 163
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
163 students
What this shows Bethel Hope Early Learning Center reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Hope Early Learning Center compares
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 17.8%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Hope Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Hope Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Spanaway
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
How many students attend Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is 23.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?
51.1% of students at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel Hope Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Hope Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Spanaway, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel Hope Early Learning Center, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.