Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
227 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of North Star 10 School District.
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