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#839 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 38% in state
Elk Plain School of Choice
Elementary School · Bethel School District · Spanaway, WA
A Bethel School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22015 22nd Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98397
- Math 46% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk Plain School of Choice score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 39 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk Plain School of Choice sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Elem.Private · tuition | 5.0private | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Camas Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Elk Plain School of Choice is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Plain School of Choice
Elk Plain School of Choice is a public elementary school in Spanaway, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Plain School of Choice
What grades does Elk Plain School of Choice serve?
Elk Plain School of Choice serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elk Plain School of Choice?
Elk Plain School of Choice has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Plain School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Plain School of Choice is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Plain School of Choice rank in WA?
Elk Plain School of Choice ranks #839 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Elk Plain School of Choice's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Plain School of Choice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elk Plain School of Choice?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Plain School of Choice has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elk Plain School of Choice a charter school?
No, Elk Plain School of Choice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Plain School of Choice a Title I school?
No, Elk Plain School of Choice is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Plain School of Choice?
36.2% of students at Elk Plain School of Choice 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (253) 800-7900
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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