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#2023 of 2,228 schools in WA

Based on limited data

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center

Elementary School · Bethel School District · Spanaway, WA

An elementary school in Spanaway, WA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

214 167th St. S, Spanaway, WA 98387

  • 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Spanaway.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics5.6Average55%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 14 schools in Spanaway
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement45%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$15,370
Chronic Absenteeism87.2%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bethel Hope Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated763/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,141

Median home value

$424,100

Median rent

$1,837/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spanaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.2 mi344Compare →
Camas Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.7 mi512Compare →
Chester H Thompson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.7 mi648Compare →
Thompson PreschoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK0.7 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethel School District

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#28 of 33
District spending per student
$15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethel Hope Early Learning Center

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Spanaway, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,023 of 2,228 schools in WA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethel Hope Early Learning Center

What grades does Bethel Hope Early Learning Center serve?

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethel Hope Early Learning Center rank in WA?

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center ranks #2,023 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Bethel Hope Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Hope Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethel Hope Early Learning Center a charter school?

No, Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bethel Hope Early Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel Hope Early Learning Center?

58.1% of students at Bethel Hope Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.2%
Area population (ZIP 98387)
49,940
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98387; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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