Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
4%
31%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are North Star Elementary School often compared to?
North Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School, Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
610 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
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 Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
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