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Kapowsin Elementary

10412 264th Street East, Graham, WA 98338Bethel School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
336
Students
Total enrolled
$18,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 336 students in grades KG–05 in Graham, Washington.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,928 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kapowsin Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Graham, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 336 students. The district invests $18,928 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Kapowsin Elementary

336
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution165 male · 171 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 140 students
Student Composition
69%
15%
11%
Asian1%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black1%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530048000124

Academic Outcomes at Kapowsin Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98338

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,928
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,328
Student Support$3,596
Administration$2,271
Operations$2,839
Other$1,893
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,928 spent per student, an estimated $8,385 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
25%
State government
66.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
8.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nelson Elementary SchoolClover Creek ElementaryChester H Thompson ElementaryShining Mountain Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Liberty Middle SchoolCedarcrest Middle SchoolSpanaway Middle SchoolBethel Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Graham Kapowsin High SchoolSpanaway Lake High SchoolBethel High SchoolAcceleration Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBethel School District →
Phone: (253)800-8600
NCES ID: 530048000124
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Graham seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bethel School District
High
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,011 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
Spanaway Lake High School
1,817 students · 09–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
Bethel High School
1,739 students · 09–12
● 41 opp53% FRL
Mid
Liberty Middle School
936 students · 06–08
● 41 opp55% FRL
Mid
Cedarcrest Middle School
764 students · 06–08
● 41 opp61% FRL
Mid
Spanaway Middle School
720 students · 06–08
● 45 opp70% FRL
Elem
Nelson Elementary School
707 students · KG–05
● 38 opp46% FRL
Mid
Bethel Middle School
697 students · 06–08
● 41 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10412 264th Street East, Graham, WA 98338
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.