Star Elementary School

24180 Pasco-kahlotus Rd.
Richland, WA 99352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 73%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
13 students
This chart displays total students of Star Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Star Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(12-13)
≥50%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
≥50%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Star Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
9%
Hispanic
(21-22)
61%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Star Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
31%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Star Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
9%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Star Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Star Elementary School?
13 students attend Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Star Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Star Elementary School offer ?
Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Star Elementary School part of?
Star Elementary School is part of Star School District No. 054.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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