How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Nelson Elementary School | Spanaway Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Graham, WA | Spanaway, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,787 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.6% | 50.7% |
| 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 | Nelson Elementary School | Spanaway Lake High 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 | Nelson Elementary School | Spanaway Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 28.0% |
| African American | 4.2% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 24.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 8.9% |
| Multiracial | 17.5% | 16.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Nelson Elementary School | Spanaway Lake High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 497:1 | 274.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 25.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 115 |
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.