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North Star Elementary

Summary:

North Star Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, Washington, serving 469 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Bethel School District, which is ranked 141 out of 247 school districts in the state.

North Star Elementary consistently outperforms the Bethel School District and the state of Washington in academic metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.89% of North Star students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 49.89% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, 50.85% of North Star students were proficient or better, compared to 36.67% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also excelled in WCAS/Science, with 64.2% of students proficient or better, versus 42.02% for the district and 49.73% for the state.

North Star Elementary's diverse student population has performed well across different subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's multi-racial students ranked 54th out of 188 Washington elementary schools, and its low socioeconomic status students ranked 218th out of 1,024. When compared to other nearby schools like Rocky Ridge Elementary, North Star consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics. This success may be attributed to the school's higher spending per student ($19,213) and lower student-teacher ratio (14.3) compared to the district average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7719 224th Street East
       Graham, WA  98338-9216

(253) 800-8800

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,213 Help


Students who attend North Star Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bethel Middle School
High:    Bethel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Two or more races:
16.2%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Star Elementary ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Star Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), two or more races (16.2%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 15.1, which is the 8th best among 18 elementary schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Elementary is $19,213, which is the 10th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Bethel School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 435th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See North Star Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 141st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Star Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.42 916th 1026 10.7%
2005 38.51 680th 1031 34.0%
2006 53.59 498th 1051 52.6%
2007 44.64 628th 1069 41.3%
2008 63.12 399th 1067 62.6%
2009 62.43 398th 1072 62.9%
2010 40.20 695th 1088 36.1%
2011 39.91 705th 1092 35.4%
2012 36.95 767th 1097 30.1%
2013 50.96 584th 1106 47.2%
2015 41.54 642nd 1067 39.8%
2016 55.38 476th 1053 54.8%
2017 41.22 637th 1056 39.7%
2018 51.17 516th 1054 51.0%
2019 49.65 587th 1130 48.1%
2021 47.44 541st 1107 51.1%
2022 61.35 415th 1169 64.5%
2023 60.77 428th 1169 63.4%
2024 60.94 435th 1168 62.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 159th 212 25.0%
2019 42.94 196th 303 35.3%
2021 52.33 56th 128 56.3%
2022 44.20 146th 252 42.1%
2023 70.41 52nd 194 73.2%
2024 63.96 54th 188 71.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 335th 637 47.4%
2019 28.27 425th 566 24.9%
2024 39.47 209th 339 38.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.40 273rd 835 67.3%
2019 67.46 245th 979 75.0%
2021 38.39 525th 854 38.5%
2022 61.02 309th 1019 69.7%
2023 70.80 222nd 1013 78.1%
2024 71.52 218th 1024 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.23 512th 1004 49.0%
2019 49.41 574th 1068 46.3%
2021 50.06 462nd 1008 54.2%
2022 59.74 409th 1100 62.8%
2023 67.79 323rd 1094 70.5%
2024 56.08 449th 1093 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 477th 999 52.3%
2019 49.36 550th 1075 48.8%
2021 41.23 566th 1025 44.8%
2022 61.48 393rd 1113 64.7%
2023 51.01 502nd 1099 54.3%
2024 64.02 371st 1099 66.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.82 225th 540 58.3%
2019 48.96 348th 697 50.1%
2021 68.43 88th 501 82.4%
2022 61.24 197th 694 71.6%
2023 48.05 326th 633 48.5%
2024 44.31 371st 651 43.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.94 452nd 833 45.7%
2019 52.60 507th 1027 50.6%
2021 38.23 592nd 943 37.2%
2022 55.29 444th 1031 56.9%
2023 52.68 470th 1011 53.5%
2024 53.98 453rd 1009 55.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 22, 2017

Open Quote I've had 3 of my kids in this school my youngest just started this year and I have never liked a school so much. I love the staff and have many teachers who know my older kids and ask my youngest how they are doing!! Over all I am glad my kids went and go to North Star Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 22, 2017

Open Quote I've had 3 of my kids in this school my youngest just started this year and I have never liked a school so much. I love the staff and have many teachers who know my older kids and ask my youngest how they are doing!! Over all I am glad my kids went and go to North Star Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Star Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 470 13 32 15 12 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 466 13 39 21 16 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 510 15 41 14 15 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 510 15 41 14 15 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 539 25 41 29 14 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 523 32 47 30 21 n/a n/a 0 653
2006 520 34 39 39 17 n/a n/a 0 649
2007 482 42 38 52 16 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 475 44 40 68 12 n/a n/a 0 639
2009 456 45 41 64 12 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 389 62 44 71 20 n/a n/a 0 586
2011 438 55 43 58 16 14 32 0 656
2012 443 43 39 76 12 19 39 0 671
2013 362 44 30 74 7 13 48 0 578
2014 311 18 23 66 6 19 47 0 490
2015 332 22 13 59 3 9 53 0 491
2016 298 25 11 63 3 9 74 0 483
2017 286 20 18 64 3 14 63 0 468
2018 295 23 11 68 3 15 66 0 481
2019 271 27 14 69 3 16 77 0 477
2020 255 26 12 80 6 17 94 0 490
2021 236 20 13 82 3 15 83 0 452
2022 287 11 7 76 6 20 71 0 478
2023 290 16 9 63 4 16 70 1 469
2024 269 13 8 73 4 20 75 1 463

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 542 25.8 21.0 n/a
2001 555 27.2 20.4 n/a
2002 595 31.5 18.9 31.6
2003 595 31.5 18.9 31.6
2004 648 34.0 19.1 33.2
2005 653 33.6 19.4 29.6
2006 649 33.6 19.3 27.1
2007 630 32.6 19.3 32.9
2008 639 32.4 19.7 35.1
2009 618 32.4 19.1 33.5
2010 586 28.1 20.7 42.7
2011 656 32.3 20.2 27.9
2012 671 31.8 21.0 48.1
2013 578 28.6 20.1 33
2014 490 n/a n/a 43.5
2015 491 32.0 15.3 46.4
2016 483 30.0 16.1 41.6
2017 468 26.1 17.8 56.8
2018 481 28.9 16.6 44.5
2019 477 31.5 15.1 47.6
2020 490 34.2 14.2 49.4
2021 452 35.8 12.6 47.3
2022 478 32.8 14.5 38.3
2023 469 32.6 14.3 48.8
2024 463 30.5 15.1 49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 542 25.8 21.0 n/a
2001 555 27.2 20.4 n/a
2002 595 31.5 18.9 31.6
2003 595 31.5 18.9 31.6
2004 648 34.0 19.1 33.2
2005 653 33.6 19.4 29.6
2006 649 33.6 19.3 27.1
2007 630 32.6 19.3 32.9
2008 639 32.4 19.7 35.1
2009 618 32.4 19.1 33.5
2010 586 28.1 20.7 42.7
2011 656 32.3 20.2 27.9
2012 671 31.8 21.0 48.1
2013 578 28.6 20.1 33
2014 490 n/a n/a 43.5
2015 491 32.0 15.3 46.4
2016 483 30.0 16.1 41.6
2017 468 26.1 17.8 56.8
2018 481 28.9 16.6 44.5
2019 477 31.5 15.1 47.6
2020 490 34.2 14.2 49.4
2021 452 35.8 12.6 47.3
2022 478 32.8 14.5 38.3
2023 469 32.6 14.3 48.8
2024 463 30.5 15.1 49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

North Star Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.2%0.0%0.0%3.8%91.0%93.6%93.6%91.0%96.2%93.6%
201795.3%0.0%0.0%3.1%0.0%96.9%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201892.6%1.2%0.0%3.7%1.2%95.1%93.8%95.1%93.8%93.8%93.8%
201992.7%0.0%0.0%5.9%1.5%94.1%92.7%97.1%94.1%95.6%92.7%
202090.4%2.4%1.2%6.0%0.0%94.0%90.4%95.2%94.0%90.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%90.4%
202190.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.2%94.2%94.2%93.0%93.0%94.2%96.5%96.5%96.5%94.2%
202298.8%1.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202385.9%0.0%0.0%2.6%0.0%87.2%87.2%88.5%85.9%87.2%88.5%88.5%88.5%87.2%
202486.3%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%91.8%86.3%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

North Star Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.1%0.2%0.0%2.5%97.8%97.8%98.2%97.1%97.5%97.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $902 (6.1%) $13,830 (93.9%) $14,732
2020 $527 (4.4%) $11,499 (95.6%) $12,026
2021 $574 (2.9%) $19,268 (97.1%) $19,842
2022 $1,149 (6.0%) $18,064 (94.0%) $19,213

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 587th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 428th of 1169 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary)55.743
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)61.246.6
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (North Star Elementary)62.557
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Bethel School District)66.749.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary)65.554.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)60.647.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (North Star Elementary)58.353.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bethel School District)57.646.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary)57.856.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)63.652.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (North Star Elementary)38.960.6
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Bethel School District)51.441.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (North Star Elementary)45.655.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bethel School District)5148
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Star Elementary)59.551.1
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel School District)58.948.7
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (North Star Elementary)53.156.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Bethel School District)46.835.4
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (North Star Elementary)45.655.2
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Bethel School District)44.141.5
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477469
 1.7%
African American2716
 40.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian149
 35.7%
Hispanic6963
 8.7%
Pacific Islander1616
White271290
 7%
Two or More Races7770
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%48.8%
 1.2%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended North Star Elementary.

Students who attend North Star Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bethel Middle School
High : Bethel High School

Students at North Star Elementary are 58% White, 16% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

North Star Elementary ranks 435th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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