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
School
Top Rankings
Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 446 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
688 students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#580 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
143
59
Grade 1 Students
115
62
Grade 2 Students
108
82
Grade 3 Students
99
83
Grade 4 Students
106
73
Grade 5 Students
117
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
49%
18%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
21%
56%
% Hawaiian
7%
5%
% Two or more races
14%
16%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%