At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Elk Plain School of Choice: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 555
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Elk Plain School of Choice
Elk Plain School of Choice is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Spanaway. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and multiracial (17.6%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elk Plain School of Choice
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black8.7%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial17.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bethel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
592 reported students
Centennial Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
540 reported students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
613 reported students
Clover Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
617 reported students
Evergreen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
Expedition Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Public schools near Elk Plain School of Choice
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Mountain Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 613 | 1 mi |
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 540 | 2.5 mi |
| Camas Prairie Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 529 | 3.1 mi |
| Evergreen Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 530 | 3.2 mi |
| Clover Creek Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 617 | 3.3 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 446 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elk Plain School of Choice
What grades does Elk Plain School of Choice serve?
Elk Plain School of Choice reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Elk Plain School of Choice?
Elk Plain School of Choice reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 555 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elk Plain School of Choice?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 574 students and 33.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elk Plain School of Choice a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elk Plain School of Choice is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elk Plain School of Choice students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elk Plain School of Choice in?
Elk Plain School of Choice is part of Bethel School District, based in Spanaway, WA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elk Plain School of Choice?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shining Mountain Elementary (1 mi), Centennial Elementary (2.5 mi), Camas Prairie Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.