Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: North Star Elementary serves the northern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Star Elementary School often compared to?
North Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desertaire Elementary 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 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
552 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Star Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is North Star Elementary School located?
North Star Elementary School is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northeast El Paso.
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