Enrollment
163
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel Hope Early Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spanaway, Washington, enrolling 163 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Bethel School District spends $15,195 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spanaway's public schools, it stands alongside Challenger High School (318 students): Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students) and Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students) alongside Bethel Hope Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bethel Hope Early Learning Center compares
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel School District, which includes Bethel Hope Early Learning Center.
$15,195
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 66.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bethel Hope Early Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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