WashingtonSchoolsElk Plain School of Choice

Elk Plain School of Choice

PublicRegularGrades 08
Spanaway, Washington · Bethel School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students574
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch40%
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Elk Plain School of Choice's enrollment is predominantly american indian / an (55.8%).

574students
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.0%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian7.5%
American Indian / AN55.8%
Native Hawaiian / PI1.3%
Two or More20.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.