North Star West Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 189
Jennerstown, PA 15547
North Star West Elementary School serves 224 students in grades 3-5. 
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Star West Elementary School?
224 students attend North Star West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of North Star West Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does North Star West Elementary School offer ?
North Star West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is North Star West Elementary School part of?
North Star West Elementary School is part of North Star School District.

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