Bethel School District
- 516 176TH ST EAST
- SPANAWAY, WA 98387
- (253) 683-6000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 65.4% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,439 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | - |
| Number of Students | 18,032 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 887 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 18,032 | 20.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 204 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,177 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,196 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,221 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,335 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,363 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,327 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,449 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,355 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,364 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,370 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,336 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,328 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,626 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 543 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,555 |
| Hispanic | 2,249 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,121 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 11,183 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,216 |
| Female | 8,435 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 887 | 20.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 386 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 335 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 138 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 141 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 18 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 27 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 21 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 22 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 614 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 15 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 46 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 73 |
| Student Support Services | 44 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 415 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $177,013,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $48,932,000 | 27.6% |
| Property Tax | $35,680,000 | 20.2% |
| Other School Systems | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Cities and Counties | $90,000 | 0.05% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $324,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $48,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $2,667,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,815,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $255,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $180,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $5,653,000 | 3.2% |
| Private Contributions | $182,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,026,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $117,133,000 | 66.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $80,049,000 | 45.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $272,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $13,124,000 | 7.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,642,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $208,000 | 0.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $152,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $31,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch Programs | $196,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,464,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,797,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Programs | $14,198,000 | 8.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,948,000 | 6.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,144,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,790,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $148,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,711,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $645,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $651,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $242,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $617,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $151,951,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $85,558,000 | 56.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $59,246,000 | 39.0% |
| Student Support | $13,231,000 | 7.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,503,000 | 4.8% |
| General Administration Support | $881,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $8,976,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $13,178,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $9,417,000 | 5.3% |
| Other Support Services | $5,060,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,147,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $5,200,000 | 2.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,947,000 | 1.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,007 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 322 | 5.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bethel School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 37
- Students: 18,032
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 887
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| BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
22215 38th Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | 10-12 | 1,191 | 23.6 |  Review This School |
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| BETHEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
22201 38th Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | 6-9 | 767 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| BETHEL ONLINE ACADEMY | ||||
18020 B St East
Spanaway, WA Public | 7-12 | 288 | - | Review This School |
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| CAMAS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
320 176th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | KG-6 | 545 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| CEDARCREST JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
191201 13th Ave Crt. East
Spanaway, WA Public | 7-10 | 816 | 22.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
24323 54th Ave East
Graham, WA Public | KG-7 | 592 | 20.1 | Review This School |
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| CHALLENGER SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||||
18020 B St East
Spanaway, WA Public | 5-12 | 346 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| CHESTER H THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15605 B St East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 641 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| CLOVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
16715 36th Ave East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 341 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| COUGAR MOUNTAIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5108 260th St East
Graham, WA Public | 7-9 | 695 | 18.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ECEAP WEST SCHOOL | ||||
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| ELK PLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
22015 22nd Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK-6 | 462 | 21.9 | Review This School |
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| ELK PLAIN HEAD START SCHOOL | ||||
22015 22nd Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | 5 | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1311 172nd St East
Spanaway, WA Public | KG-6 | 588 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| FREDERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17418 74th Ave East
Puyallup, WA Public | PK-6 | 567 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| FRONTIER JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
22110 108th Ave East
Graham, WA Public | 7-10 | 865 | 22.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10026 204th St East
Graham, WA Public | PK-6 | 549 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| GRAHAM KAPOWSIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
22100 108th Ave East
Graham, WA Public | 10-12 | 1,353 | 21.4 | Review This School |
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| KAPOWSIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10412 264th St East
Graham, WA Public | KG-6 | 527 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| NACHES TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15305 Waller Rd East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK-6 | 685 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
22109 108th Ave East
Graham, WA Public | PK-6 | 621 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7719 224th St East
Graham, WA Public | KG-6 | 586 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| PIERCE COUNTY SKILLS CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | 7-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| PIONEER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7315 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA Public | KG-6 | 611 | 22.6 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PIONEER VALLEY PRESCHOOL | ||||
7315 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | 10 | - | Review This School |
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| ROCKY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6514 260th St East
Graham, WA Public | PK-8 | 610 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| ROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4th and Petersen
Roy, WA Public | KG-6 | 288 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| SHINING MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21615 38th Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK-6 | 515 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHINING MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL | ||||
21917 38th Ave East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | 40 | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPANAWAY ELEMENTARY ECEAP SCHOOL | ||||
215 166th St South
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| SPANAWAY ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL | ||||
215 166th St South
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | 17 | - | Review This School |
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| SPANAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
215 166th St South
Spanaway, WA Public | PK-6 | 394 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| SPANAWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15701 B St East
Tacoma, WA Public | 5-9 | 895 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1305 168th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | 10-12 | 1,162 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL PRESCHOOL | ||||
1305 168th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL | ||||
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| THOMPSON PRESCHOOL | ||||
15616 5th Ave East
Tacoma, WA Public | PK | 79 | 39.5 | Review This School |
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