North Star Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
North Star Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
North Star Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
3%
8%

Hispanic
18%
25%

Black
5%
5%

White
52%
51%

Hawaiian
3%
1%

Two or more races
18%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Star Elementary School often compared to?
North Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester H Thompson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
452 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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