Starbuck School District

717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Starbuck School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 697 students in Starbuck School District.
Public Schools in Starbuck School District have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
697 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (WA)
(18-19)
<50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Starbuck   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Starbuck   School District 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 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.69
# American Indian Students
21 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
26%
# Black Students
88 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
413 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
59%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
2%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
7
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
49
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $1,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 73% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $1,713 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 73% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Starbuck   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Starbuck   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Starbuck School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 8-12
| 674 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Starbuck School District?
Starbuck School District manages 2 public schools serving 697 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Starbuck School District?
59% of Starbuck School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Starbuck School District?
Starbuck School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Starbuck School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $1,713 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 73% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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