North Star Elementary School
Tel:
(720) 972-5560
North Star Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
North Star Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 20%)
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 438 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
North Star Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1624 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 82% | 34% |
Black | 6% | 5% |
White | 8% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.60 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Star Elementary School is The Pinnacle Charter School High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 951 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985 0.5 K-5 951 - Denver The Pinnacle Charter School High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 527 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985 0.5 9-12 527 - Denver The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 513 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985 0.5 6-8 513 - Denver Sherrelwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
0.9 miles
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353 0.9 PK-5 270 - Denver Mc Elwain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
1.0 miles
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5500 1.0 K-5 457
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