North Star Elementary School

northstar.adams12.org

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School is a public school located in Denver, Colorado, serving the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and data-driven instruction, North Star focuses on equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong value on inclusivity and building a collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding community. North Star Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, lifelong learners.

361

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	285
Black	24
Asian	10
Two or More	6

Hispanic
285 (78.9 %)
White
36 (10.0 %)
Black
24 (6.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5560
Website:	http://northstar.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49