Starbuck School District

717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 765 students in Starbuck School District.
Public Schools in Starbuck School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
765 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (WA)
8%
41%
(18-19)
≥50%
61%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
52%
47%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $1,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $1,561 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$1,329
$18,891
Spending / Student
$1,561
$19,344

Best Starbuck School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
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717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Alternative School
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Gr: K-12 | 748 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Starbuck School District?
Starbuck School District manages 2 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Starbuck School District?
52% of Starbuck School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Starbuck School District?
Starbuck School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, 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 $1,561 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 8%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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