North Star Elementary

469 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.

469

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	63
Black	16
Asian	9
Two or More	70
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	16

White
290 (62.0 %)
Two or More
70 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.5 %)
Black
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 78

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 67