How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spanaway, WA | Graham, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 857 | 497 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.4% | 35.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,928 | $18,928 |
| District | Bethel School District | Bethel School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Liberty Middle School | Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 57.9% |
| African American | 11.3% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 18.0% | 17.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 285.7:1 | 497:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.