- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spanaway, WA
Elk Plain School of Choice
Federal NCES profile for Elk Plain School of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048000123
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Plain School of Choice earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Plain School of Choice has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Plain School of Choice ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Elk Plain School of Choice held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530048000123 · Spanaway, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.9:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Elk Plain School of Choice held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elk Plain School of Choice 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 574
Elk Plain School of Choice
574 students
What this shows Elk Plain School of Choice reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Plain School of Choice compares
Elk Plain School of Choice 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Elk Plain School of Choice is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Plain School of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Plain School of Choice'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 elementary schools in Spanaway
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shining Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Camas Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Plain School of Choice
How many students attend Elk Plain School of Choice?
Elk Plain School of Choice has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Plain School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Plain School of Choice is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Plain School of Choice?
28.6% of students at Elk Plain School of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Plain School of Choice?
The largest demographic group at Elk Plain School of Choice is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Plain School of Choice?
Elk Plain School of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Elk Plain School of Choice rank among elementary schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Plain School of Choice ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Elk Plain School of Choice, 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.