North Star Elementary School
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(720)972-5560
- North Star Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
North Star Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- North Star Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 499 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Star Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1617 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Star Elementary School is Pinnacle Charter High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Pinnacle Charter Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Pinnacle Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 200 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303)450-3985 0.5 9-12 200 - Denver Pinnacle Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 331 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303)450-3985 0.5 6-8 331 - Denver The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 980 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303)450-3985 0.5 K-5 980 - Denver The Pinnacle Charter School High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 515 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303)450-3985 0.5 9-12 515 - Denver The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 510 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303)450-3985 0.5 6-8 510
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