North Star Elementary School (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707

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Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 69% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 617 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: Top 5% in DE
: 69% (Top 5%)
: 77% (Top 5%)
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

North Star Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	North Star Elementary School
Kind	89
1	112
2	100
3	105
4	111
5	100

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Total Students

617 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School
2023	610
2022	591
2021	621
2020	650
2019	650
2018	701
2017	701
2016	683
2015	702
2014	701
2013	751
2012	735
2011	772
2010	779
2009	757
2008	716
2007	638

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Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School
2023	39
2022	39
2021	37
2020	37
2019	37
2018	38
2017	38
2016	39
2015	43
2014	48
2013	46
2012	42
2011	45
2010	44
2009	44
2008	37
2007	33

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Year Founded

1905

Average Class Size

20 students

School Rankings

North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of North Star Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (DE)

#2 out of 199 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School
2023	#2
2022	#2
2021	#2
2019	#3
2018	#5
2017	#13
2016	#5
2015	#3
2014	#4
2013	#5
2012	#7

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69%

31%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	69%	31%	32%
2022	74%	29%	30%
2021	74%	27%	27%
2019	81%	42%	38%
2018	77%	43%	37%
2017	71%	44%	37%
2016	76%	43%	38%
2015	77%	39%	37%
2014	94%	70%	64%
2013	92%	70%	66%
2012	93%	73%	67%

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77%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2022	77%	42%	42%
2021	84%	42%	42%
2019	84%	53%	49%
2018	83%	54%	37%
2017	79%	54%	49%
2016	86%	55%	51%
2015	88%	52%	48%
2014	96%	73%	69%
2013	95%	73%	71%
2012	95%	74%	69%
2011	90%	62%	56%

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45-49%

21%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2022	47%	21%	20%
2021	57%	24%	24%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	16:1	14:1	14:1
2022	15:1	14:1	14:1
2021	17:1	14:1	14:1
2020	18:1	15:1	15:1
2019	18:1	15:1	15:1
2018	18:1	15:1	16:1
2017	18:1	15:1	16:1
2016	18:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	14:1	14:1
2014	15:1	15:1	14:1
2013	16:1	15:1	14:1
2012	18:1	15:1	16:1
2011	17:1	15:1	15:1
2010	18:1	15:1	16:1
2009	17:1	15:1	17:1
2008	19:1	15:1	17:1
2007	19:1	16:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

25%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	24%	4%	5%
2022	24%	4%	5%
2021	26%	4%	5%
2020	24%	4%	6%
2019	24%	4%	6%
2018	23%	5%	5%
2017	23%	5%	5%
2016	22%	4%	5%
2015	22%	4%	5%
2014	21%	4%	5%
2013	20%	4%	6%
2012	18%	3%	6%
2011	18%	4%	5%
2010	19%	4%	5%
2009	15%	4%	5%
2008	13%	4%	5%
2007	13%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	6%	19%	30%
2022	6%	19%	30%
2021	5%	18%	30%
2020	5%	18%	30%
2019	5%	18%	30%
2018	6%	17%	29%
2017	6%	17%	29%
2016	6%	16%	28%
2015	4%	15%	27%
2014	4%	15%	26%
2013	3%	14%	25%
2012	3%	13%	24%
2011	3%	13%	23%
2010	3%	11%	22%
2009	4%	11%	22%
2008	3%	10%	21%
2007	2%	10%	20%

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Black

31%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	4%	31%	24%
2022	2%	30%	23%
2021	3%	30%	22%
2020	3%	30%	22%
2019	3%	30%	22%
2018	3%	30%	23%
2017	3%	30%	23%
2016	2%	31%	23%
2015	2%	31%	24%
2014	2%	31%	23%
2013	3%	31%	23%
2012	3%	32%	23%
2011	3%	32%	24%
2010	3%	33%	25%
2009	4%	33%	25%
2008	4%	33%	26%
2007	3%	33%	27%

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White

56%

39%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	59%	41%	37%
2022	62%	42%	39%
2021	60%	42%	39%
2020	63%	44%	39%
2019	63%	44%	39%
2018	66%	45%	41%
2017	66%	45%	41%
2016	69%	46%	42%
2015	71%	47%	43%
2014	72%	48%	44%
2013	73%	49%	45%
2012	74%	50%	46%
2011	75%	50%	47%
2010	75%	52%	48%
2009	77%	52%	48%
2008	80%	53%	48%
2007	82%	54%	49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	7%	5%	4%
2022	6%	5%	3%
2021	6%	5%	4%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	1%	3%	2%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.62

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	0.59	0.70	0.72
2022	0.56	0.70	0.71
2021	0.57	0.70	0.71
2020	0.55	0.69	0.71
2019	0.55	0.69	0.71
2018	0.51	0.68	0.70
2017	0.51	0.68	0.70
2016	0.48	0.67	0.70
2015	0.45	0.66	0.69
2014	0.44	0.67	0.69
2013	0.44	0.65	0.68
2012	0.42	0.64	0.68
2011	0.41	0.64	0.67
2010	0.41	0.61	0.66
2009	0.38	0.61	0.66
2008	0.34	0.61	0.66
2007	0.31	0.59	0.65

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2023	5%	34%	43%
2022	5%	34%	43%
2021	5%	35%	43%
2020	5%	36%	44%
2019	5%	36%	44%
2016	4%	38%	43%
2015	3%	37%	43%
2014	4%	39%	44%
2013	5%	47%	48%
2012	4%	43%	46%
2011	3%	42%	44%
2010	3%	40%	42%
2009	1%	33%	37%
2008	2%	30%	35%
2007	2%	31%	35%

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Eligible for (12-13)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	North Star Elementary School	Delaware	Red Clay Consolidated School District
2013	1%	5%	4%
2010	1%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?

North Star Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.

What schools are North Star Elementary School often compared to?

North Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School, Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend North Star Elementary School?

617 students attend North Star Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?

North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?

North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?

North Star Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

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