Founded in 1955, Betz Elementary School is a learning center that serves more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers classes in reading, writing, math, science, English, social studies, physical education, music, computer applications and language arts. The school operates a parent-teacher association that organizes various fundraising events and art programs. It additionally maintains a library that stocks books, periodicals and newspapers, as well as provides links to search engines. The school supplies various stationery items, such as pencils, markers, tapes, pocket folders, pencil sharpeners, erasers, scissors, pens, rulers and notebooks. It also offers lunch for its students. The school is a part of Cheney Public Schools, which is a school district that operates food service, maintenance, technology and transportation departments. The district governs several elementary, middle and high schools. Betz Elementary School is located in Cheney, Wash.