Average
#878 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 39% in state
Kapowsin Elementary
Elementary School · Bethel School District · Graham, WA
A Bethel School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10412 264th St E, Graham, WA 98338
- Math 35% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kapowsin Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kapowsin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Nelson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 565 | 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
- #16 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
Kapowsin Elementary is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kapowsin Elementary
Kapowsin Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kapowsin Elementary
What grades does Kapowsin Elementary serve?
Kapowsin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kapowsin Elementary?
Kapowsin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapowsin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapowsin Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kapowsin Elementary rank in WA?
Kapowsin Elementary ranks #878 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kapowsin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kapowsin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Kapowsin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kapowsin Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kapowsin Elementary a charter school?
No, Kapowsin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kapowsin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kapowsin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kapowsin Elementary?
44.4% of students at Kapowsin 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (253) 800-8600
- 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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