Very Good
#546 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Graham Elementary
Elementary School · Bethel School District · Graham, WA
A Bethel School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10026 204th St E, Graham, WA 98338
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$112,788
Median home value
$471,800
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Bethel Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Emma L Carson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Camas Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 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.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Graham Elementary is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Elementary
Graham Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Elementary
What grades does Graham Elementary serve?
Graham Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Graham Elementary?
Graham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Elementary rank in WA?
Graham Elementary ranks #546 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Graham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Graham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Graham Elementary a charter school?
No, Graham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham Elementary a Title I school?
No, Graham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Elementary?
51.7% of students at Graham Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (253) 800-8500
- Area population (ZIP 98338)
- 32,726
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- 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 98338; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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