North Star Elementary vs Pioneer Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary Graham, Washington | Pioneer Valley Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 1,154 | #555 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17671 of 50,301 | #18936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| city | Graham | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 58.9).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 56.5%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Star Elementary better than Pioneer Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 58.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Star Elementary and Pioneer Valley Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Graham and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary: 446. Pioneer Valley Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary and Pioneer Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
North Star Elementary is 510th of 1,154 and Pioneer Valley Elementary is 555th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).