North Star Elementary
Graham, WA · Bethel School District · Grades K-5
469th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
North Star Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Star Elementary 469th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
North Star Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 249 students tested
North Star Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 58.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.6% | 16.2% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 15.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near North Star Elementary
Typical home value $598K in zip 98338 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Star Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Pioneer Valley ElementaryBethel School District · 1.1 mi away319th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 6Centennial ElementaryBethel School District · 1.8 mi away580th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 42% - 8Graham ElementaryBethel School District · 1.8 mi away329th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 8Nelson Elementary SchoolBethel School District · 2 mi away241st of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 4Shining Mountain ElementaryBethel School District · 2.3 mi away820th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 6Rocky Ridge ElementaryBethel School District · 2.5 mi away517th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 7Emma L Carson ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.6 mi away463rd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 3Frederickson ElementaryBethel School District · 3.1 mi away920th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Star Elementary in?
North Star Elementary is part of the Bethel School District district in Graham, Washington.
Is North Star Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Star Elementary 469th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Star Elementary?
White 58%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 16%, Pacific Islander 4% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Star Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98338 is $598K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.