Kapowsin Elementary School

10412 264th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#982 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapowsin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapowsin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
69%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Kapowsin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapowsin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapowsin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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