Starbuck School

Starbuck School District
717 TUCANNON ST
STARBUCK, WA 99359
17 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Starbuck School, located in the small rural community of Starbuck, Washington, serves as a central hub for the local K-8 student population. As part of the Starbuck School District—one of the smallest districts in the state—the school is defined by its intimate, close-knit environment. Because of its limited enrollment, the school is able to foster a personalized learning experience where students benefit from small class sizes and a high level of individual attention from teachers and staff.

The school functions as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community, emphasizing a traditional educational approach within a quiet, rural setting. By maintaining a compact grade structure, Starbuck School focuses on building strong foundational skills in a supportive, multi-age-friendly atmosphere. Its presence is vital to the area, providing accessible public education to families who would otherwise face long commutes to larger neighboring districts.
17
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (64.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (17.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (17.6%)
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: Starbuck School District
Phone: (509)399-2381
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio