Chester H Thompson Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School
Should you attend Chester H Thompson Elementary School or North Star Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
Student Attention
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
624 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#628 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
78
Grade 1 Students
90
84
Grade 2 Students
109
72
Grade 3 Students
112
83
Grade 4 Students
109
85
Grade 5 Students
107
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
14%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
22%
62%
% Hawaiian
7%
3%
% Two or more races
17%
15%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
