Kapowsin Elementary

10412 264th Street East
Graham, WA 98338

ke.bethelsd.org

321 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kapowsin Elementary is a public school located in Graham, Washington, and is part of the Bethel School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a growing community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission generally aligns with the broader Bethel School District goals, which emphasize academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to build a strong educational foundation. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Kapowsin Elementary typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage community involvement. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://ke.bethelsd.org, which serves as a central hub for school calendars, staff directories, district policies, and resources to support student learning at home.

321

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapowsin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	60
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
204 (63.6%)
Hispanic
60 (18.7%)
Two or More
41 (12.8%)
Asian
6 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-8600
Website:	http://ke.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63