Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
23%
1%
Hispanic
29%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
561 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 New Mexico 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 Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is North Star Elementary School located?
North Star Elementary School is located in the North Albuquerque Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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