Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kapowsin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kapowsin Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kapowsin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kapowsin Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapowsin Elementary School's ranking?
Kapowsin Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kapowsin Elementary School often compared to?
Kapowsin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waller Road Elementary School, Boze Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kapowsin Elementary School?
336 students attend Kapowsin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kapowsin Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapowsin Elementary School?
Kapowsin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kapowsin Elementary School offer ?
Kapowsin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kapowsin Elementary School part of?
Kapowsin Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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