Nelson Elementary School

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nelson Elementary School is located in Graham, Washington, and is part of the Bethel School District. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local suburban community. Its location on 108th Ave E positions it as a central hub for families residing in the Graham area, focusing on the core developmental and educational needs of its young student body.

Like other schools within the Bethel School District, Nelson Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school typically focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by encouraging active parent involvement, maintaining a structured curriculum, and utilizing the resources provided by the broader district to meet state educational standards.

497

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	71
Black	21
Asian	16
Two or More	87
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

White
288 (57.9%)
Two or More
87 (17.5%)
Hispanic
71 (14.3%)
Black
21 (4.2%)
Asian
16 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)800-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 42

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 83