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#841 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 38% in state
Nelson Elementary School
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.
22109 108th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338
- Math 59% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Bethel Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 527 | 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
- #15 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
Nelson Elementary School is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Elementary School
Nelson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Graham, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Elementary School
What grades does Nelson Elementary School serve?
Nelson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Elementary School rank in WA?
Nelson Elementary School ranks #841 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Nelson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Elementary School 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 Nelson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nelson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nelson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nelson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Elementary School?
48.7% of students at Nelson Elementary School 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
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (253) 800-6400
- Area population (ZIP 98338)
- 32,726
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 37
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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