Bethel School District

District Overview
Located at 516 176th St E in Spanaway, Washington, the Bethel School District operates as a thriving, fully active public educational system nestled within the expansive suburban landscape of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. As a traditional, non-charter public district, Bethel oversees 36 operational schools that together deliver a complete educational continuum ranging from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Its primary mission centers on providing robust academic programs and safe, modern learning environments tailored to the needs of families across its growing Pacific Northwest community.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a vibrant and diverse enrollment of 21,450 students. To foster academic achievement and personal growth across all grade levels, Bethel employs a dedicated workforce of approximately 4,682 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing framework includes over 2,321 full-time classroom teachers and nearly 238 instructional aides, complemented by more than 2,122 support staff personnel. Together, this comprehensive team ensures that students receive personalized classroom guidance, strong administrative backing, and the well-rounded support needed to excel throughout their educational journeys.
36
Total Schools
21,450
Total Students
2,321.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel School District
Demographic Student Count
White8,504
Hispanic4,891
Black1,797
Asian991
Two or More3,748
American Indian198
Pacific Islander1,286
  • White
    8,504 (39.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4,891 (22.8%)
  • Two or More
    3,748 (17.5%)
  • Black
    1,797 (8.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1,286 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    991 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    198 (0.9%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bethel School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary22
Middle6
High7
Other5
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:36
Students:21,450*
Teachers (FTE):2,321.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2
Schools in Bethel School District
Found 40 Schools