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Spanaway Elementary

Bethel School District · Pierce County · 412 165th St S, Spanaway, WA 98387.0

(253)800-5300

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4/10
#785
Rank 785 out of 1,162
English Language Arts4/10 · #804 · 31st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #675 · 42nd percentile
Science3/10 · #830 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Spanaway Elementary sits in the heart of a working-class, military-connected community just south of Tacoma, where many families have ties to Joint Base Lewis-McChord nearby. The school shows some relative strength in math compared to its other subject areas, which can be a good foundation for families looking for a starting point in a neighborhood that's seen steady growth over the years. It's a community where kids grow up knowing their neighbors, and for families rooted in the area — or arriving with a PCS move — Spanaway Elementary offers a familiar, grounded environment to settle in.

Student Demographics

171 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
58 (34%)
Hispanic
43 (25%)
Multiple Races
36 (21%)
Pacific Islander
11 (6%)
Other
23 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged129 (75%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
11.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
17.6
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #763 · 41st percentile

34 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found