- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spanaway, WA
Shining Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shining Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048001750
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shining Mountain Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shining Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shining Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048001750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Shining Mountain Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530048001750 · Spanaway, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 16.1:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Shining Mountain Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shining Mountain Elementary 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 613
Shining Mountain Elementary
613 students
What this shows Shining Mountain Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shining Mountain Elementary compares
Shining Mountain Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 19.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.3, Shining Mountain Elementary 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 Shining Mountain Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shining Mountain Elementary'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.
Elk Plain School of Choice
Standard public school
574 students 15.9:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shining Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Shining Mountain Elementary?
Shining Mountain Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Mountain Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Shining Mountain Elementary?
53.1% of students at Shining Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shining Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shining Mountain Elementary is White at 28.2% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shining Mountain Elementary?
Shining Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Shining Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Shining Mountain Elementary ranks #3 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 Shining Mountain Elementary, 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.