North Star Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Star Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
7%
4%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
360 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Star Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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