North Star Elementary School (Closed 2023)

North Star Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
75%
12%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
354 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North Star Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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