Elk Plain Head Start

Bethel School District
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Elk Plain Head Start, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a specialized early childhood education center operating under the federal Head Start program. Designed to serve low-income families and their children, the facility focuses on comprehensive school readiness by fostering early learning, social-emotional development, and language acquisition. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap before children enter the public kindergarten system, ensuring they have the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond strictly academic instruction, the program integrates a holistic approach to student well-being that includes health, nutrition, and family support services. Recognizing that a child’s progress is deeply linked to their home environment, Elk Plain Head Start works closely with parents and guardians to provide resources, workshops, and ongoing communication. This community-centered model ensures that children receive consistent support both in the classroom and at home, helping them to meet developmental milestones and thrive within their local Spanaway neighborhood.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bethel School District
Phone: (253)800-6922
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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

Grade breakdown: M - M