Bethel Elementary Learning Academy (Closed 2014)

Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bethel Elementary Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(12-13)
40-59%
64%
(12-13)
60-79%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary Learning Academy?
45 students attend Bethel Elementary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bethel Elementary Learning Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary Learning Academy?
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary Learning Academy offer ?
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bethel Elementary Learning Academy part of?
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy is part of Bethel School District.

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