Betz Elementary

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Betz Elementary School, located in Cheney, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Cheney Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on foundational academics and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is well-integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Cheney, benefiting from a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding community. By emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, Betz Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its students, helping them transition effectively as they progress toward middle school. Its location on N 7th Street places it at the heart of the community, serving as a central hub for student life and educational programming in the area.

535

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	73
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	63
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	10

White
361 (67.5%)
Hispanic
73 (13.6%)
Two or More
63 (11.8%)
Black
14 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cheney School District
Phone:	(509)559-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76