At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Kapowsin Elementary: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Kapowsin Elementary
Kapowsin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Graham. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. 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 Kapowsin Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.16 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
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White63.6%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial12.8%
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.
Roy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Spanaway Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
371 reported students
Graham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Rocky Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
446 reported students
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
163 reported students
Public schools near Kapowsin Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 430 | 2.5 mi |
| Nelson Elementary School Elementary · Bethel School District | PK–05 | 497 | 2.8 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 446 | 3.2 mi |
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 540 | 3.3 mi |
| Graham Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 428 | 3.8 mi |
| Pioneer Valley Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 524 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kapowsin Elementary
What grades does Kapowsin Elementary serve?
Kapowsin Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Kapowsin Elementary?
Kapowsin Elementary reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kapowsin Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 321 students and 20.16 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 Kapowsin Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kapowsin Elementary 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 Kapowsin Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.7% 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 Kapowsin Elementary in?
Kapowsin Elementary 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 Kapowsin Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rocky Ridge Elementary (2.5 mi), Nelson Elementary School (2.8 mi), North Star Elementary (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.