North Star Elementary School
North Star Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Red Clay
North Star Elementary School is located in Hockessin, DE and is one of 17 elementary schools in Red Clay School District. It is a public school that serves 772 students in grades K-5.
North Star Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See North Star Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, North Star Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about North Star Elementary School's students and teachers. more
North Star Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See North Star Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, North Star Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about North Star Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1340 Little Baltimore Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cacc Montessori School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Limestone Hills Day School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| The Independence School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Montessori Academy Of Delware 2 miles | n/a | |
| Hockessin Montessori School 2 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 772
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, North Star Elementary School had 3% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
75%
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
Black
3%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Red Clay District Spending
$11,834Per Pupil
The Red Clay spends $11,834 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Red Clay District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, North Star Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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