North Star Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
476 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 White Bear Lake School District.
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