How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Star Elementary | Pioneer Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Graham, WA | Spanaway, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 446 | 524 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.6% | 45.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Star Elementary | Pioneer Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,370 | $15,370 |
| District | Bethel School District 403 | Bethel School District 403 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Star Elementary | Pioneer Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 40.6% |
| African American | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% | 22.9% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Multiracial | 16.2% | 17.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Star Elementary | Pioneer Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 479:1 | 494:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 40.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.