Spanaway Elementary

Public K-5

 412 165th St S
       Spanaway, WA  98387-8624


(253) 800-5300

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
785th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,727 Help


Students who attend Spanaway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spanaway Middle School
High:    Spanaway Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.8%
Hispanic:
26.9%
Two or more races:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Spanaway Elementary ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 14th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spanaway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.8%), Hispanic (26.9%), two or more races (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spanaway Elementary is 14, which is the 5th best among 18 elementary schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spanaway Elementary is $21,727, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Bethel School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Spanaway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spanaway Elementary 785th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Spanaway Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 143rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spanaway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.49 468th 1026 54.4%
2005 41.74 650th 1031 37.0%
2006 36.90 724th 1051 31.1%
2007 35.26 743rd 1069 30.5%
2008 49.23 575th 1067 46.1%
2009 40.49 689th 1072 35.7%
2010 15.53 989th 1088 9.1%
2011 14.77 995th 1092 8.9%
2012 19.01 967th 1097 11.9%
2013 24.89 905th 1106 18.2%
2015 38.67 679th 1067 36.4%
2016 40.93 650th 1053 38.3%
2017 28.40 780th 1056 26.1%
2018 27.82 791st 1054 25.0%
2019 36.03 748th 1130 33.8%
2021 19.27 895th 1107 19.2%
2022 26.71 869th 1169 25.7%
2023 33.59 785th 1169 32.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.64 175th 212 17.5%
2019 27.13 245th 303 19.1%
2022 24.39 206th 252 18.3%
2023 31.98 146th 194 24.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.48 514th 835 38.4%
2019 63.92 299th 979 69.5%
2021 34.28 582nd 854 31.9%
2022 37.06 669th 1019 34.3%
2023 51.22 481st 1013 52.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.81 854th 1004 14.9%
2019 35.17 743rd 1068 30.4%
2021 19.22 846th 1008 16.1%
2022 20.63 918th 1100 16.5%
2023 31.13 766th 1094 30.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.99 578th 999 42.1%
2019 39.28 679th 1075 36.8%
2021 20.67 837th 1025 18.3%
2022 33.38 739th 1113 33.6%
2023 34.68 712th 1099 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 329th 540 39.1%
2019 74.73 129th 697 81.5%
2021 43.11 247th 501 50.7%
2022 47.59 321st 694 53.7%
2023 55.69 260th 633 58.9%
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Rank History for White students at Spanaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.69 748th 1027 27.2%
2021 12.66 876th 943 7.1%
2022 23.29 850th 1031 17.6%
2023 29.58 764th 1011 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2015

Open Quote I honestly think most of these teachers are setting our children up for failure.. Since my kids have gone to this school they really haven't learned much and in areas my kids are struggling their teachers really haven't even TRIED to explain the lesson in ways they COULD understand. My oldest son comes home angry and frustrated because he is confused with his assignments and gets into trouble if he doesn't finish them! They slap him with EXTREMELY confusing math that I can't even begin to help him with because I dont even understand it (common core) and if he doesn't understand it because the teacher fails to help him with it so that he CAN understand it he wont be able to do the assignments which then leads to him failing math altogether.. Iv numerously heard about kids at that school bullying my oldest son and I have called the school and reported it more then once but it still hasn't been taken care of! I took my younger son out of this school and enrolled him into another and next school year my oldest will no longer go to this school either. I'm fed up! My children will not be set up to fail. Period. This school has GOT to hire teachers that will actually take the time to TEACH our children and HELP them when they are confused instead of ignore their struggles and this school has GOT to get this bullying crap under control cuz the damage it does to our children is completely ridiculous and infuriating! I do NOT recommend enrolling your child/children into this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spanaway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 452 54 19 22 16 n/a n/a 0 563
1989 394 46 12 16 9 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 396 41 22 8 14 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 427 46 35 29 11 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 409 60 27 33 13 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 394 56 39 36 14 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 338 51 43 37 16 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 285 46 27 27 15 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 285 46 27 27 15 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 272 50 27 19 10 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 289 46 21 17 14 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 266 63 29 22 10 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 249 59 32 33 14 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 232 62 35 23 13 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 200 54 49 30 19 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 200 54 49 30 19 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 238 60 55 33 23 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 255 53 45 34 20 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 242 55 48 43 24 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 239 62 46 48 20 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 218 61 36 49 18 n/a n/a 0 382
2009 230 71 44 66 9 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 199 75 34 77 9 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 206 61 26 48 8 27 26 0 402
2012 195 43 21 55 6 13 48 0 381
2013 184 47 17 68 8 11 69 0 404
2014 162 44 11 63 2 12 66 0 360
2015 166 35 11 58 4 13 67 0 354
2016 162 33 8 56 5 5 68 0 337
2017 149 31 8 74 5 11 83 0 361
2018 164 29 6 80 5 16 85 0 385
2019 147 40 5 114 4 13 87 0 410
2020 166 39 5 116 3 14 93 0 436
2021 147 34 5 110 2 11 76 0 385
2022 127 32 4 110 1 19 71 0 364
2023 134 34 9 98 3 19 67 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spanaway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 27.0 20.8 0
1989 477 24.0 19.8 n/a
1990 481 23.7 20.2 0
1991 548 25.9 21.1 n/a
1992 542 27.3 19.8 n/a
1993 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1994 485 23.9 20.3 n/a
1995 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1996 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1997 378 19.1 19.8 n/a
1998 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1999 390 21.7 18.0 n/a
2000 387 24.9 15.5 n/a
2001 365 22.8 16.0 n/a
2002 352 23.6 14.9 51.1
2003 352 23.6 14.9 51.1
2004 409 24.0 17.0 56
2005 407 23.6 17.2 52.1
2006 412 24.1 17.1 51
2007 415 23.5 17.7 53.5
2008 382 21.7 17.6 50
2009 420 21.7 19.4 66.2
2010 394 23.8 16.5 61.7
2011 402 23.2 17.3 45.3
2012 381 23.8 15.9 65.6
2013 404 22.5 17.8 48.3
2014 360 n/a n/a 60.6
2015 354 26.0 13.6 69.8
2016 337 25.0 13.4 55.8
2017 361 24.0 15.0 75.9
2018 385 24.8 15.4 66.5
2019 410 26.3 15.5 64.6
2020 436 29.8 14.6 65.6
2021 385 31.2 12.3 62.3
2022 364 26.5 13.7 54.4
2023 364 25.8 14.0 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spanaway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 27.0 20.8 0
1989 477 24.0 19.8 n/a
1990 481 23.7 20.2 0
1991 548 25.9 21.1 n/a
1992 542 27.3 19.8 n/a
1993 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1994 485 23.9 20.3 n/a
1995 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1996 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1997 378 19.1 19.8 n/a
1998 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1999 390 21.7 18.0 n/a
2000 387 24.9 15.5 n/a
2001 365 22.8 16.0 n/a
2002 352 23.6 14.9 51.1
2003 352 23.6 14.9 51.1
2004 409 24.0 17.0 56
2005 407 23.6 17.2 52.1
2006 412 24.1 17.1 51
2007 415 23.5 17.7 53.5
2008 382 21.7 17.6 50
2009 420 21.7 19.4 66.2
2010 394 23.8 16.5 61.7
2011 402 23.2 17.3 45.3
2012 381 23.8 15.9 65.6
2013 404 22.5 17.8 48.3
2014 360 n/a n/a 60.6
2015 354 26.0 13.6 69.8
2016 337 25.0 13.4 55.8
2017 361 24.0 15.0 75.9
2018 385 24.8 15.4 66.5
2019 410 26.3 15.5 64.6
2020 436 29.8 14.6 65.6
2021 385 31.2 12.3 62.3
2022 364 26.5 13.7 54.4
2023 364 25.8 14.0 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Spanaway Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.9%0.0%1.5%4.5%95.5%90.9%95.5%95.5%97.0%90.9%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%96.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201891.8%0.0%1.6%3.3%1.6%98.4%96.7%96.7%91.8%96.7%96.7%
202093.1%2.8%0.0%4.2%0.0%95.8%94.4%95.8%95.8%94.4%95.8%95.8%95.8%94.4%
202188.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.2%92.2%96.1%94.1%92.2%96.1%96.1%96.1%92.2%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202389.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.7%89.7%94.8%91.4%89.7%91.4%91.4%91.4%89.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spanaway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,209 (7.5%) $14,944 (92.5%) $16,153
2020 $845 (6.7%) $11,756 (93.3%) $12,601
2021 $1,015 (4.7%) $20,670 (95.3%) $21,686
2022 $1,180 (5.4%) $20,548 (94.6%) $21,727

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanaway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 748th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 785th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spanaway Elementary)54.225.5
 28.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)61.246.6
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Spanaway Elementary)47.543.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Bethel School District)66.749.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spanaway Elementary)52.625
 27.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)60.647.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Spanaway Elementary)44.231.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Bethel School District)57.646.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spanaway Elementary)58.960.3
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)63.652.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Spanaway Elementary)44.650.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Bethel School District)51.441.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Spanaway Elementary)35.737.7
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Bethel School District)5148
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spanaway Elementary)54.938.3
 16.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel School District)58.948.7
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Spanaway Elementary)45.342.1
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Bethel School District)46.835.4
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Spanaway Elementary)35.737.7
 2%
   All Grades Science (Bethel School District)44.141.5
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410364
 11.2%
African American4034
 15%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic11498
 14%
Pacific Islander1319
 46.2%
White147134
 8.8%
Two or More Races8767
 23%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%69.8%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spanaway Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Spanaway Elementary.

Students at Spanaway Elementary are 37% White, 27% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 9% African American, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

Spanaway Elementary ranks 785th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spanaway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spanaway Middle School
High : Spanaway Lake High School


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