North Star Elementary

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary, located in Graham, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Bethel School District. As a staple of the Graham community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Star Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and staff dedication. The school utilizes various resources to support different learning styles and strives to maintain a safe, inclusive campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Situated in a rapidly growing area of Pierce County, the school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood, acting as a center for both educational development and community connection for local families.

446

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	79
Black	10
Asian	10
Two or More	72
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	20

White
251 (56.4%)
Hispanic
79 (17.8%)
Two or More
72 (16.2%)
Pacific Islander
20 (4.5%)
Black
10 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-8800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Star Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Star Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	47.3%
Male	234	52.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)