North Star Academy

www.nstaracademy.org/

Charter School 683 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

North Star Academy, located in Parker, Colorado, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school that operates under the Douglas County School District. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic program, which emphasizes the Core Knowledge sequence. By focusing on a structured, content-rich curriculum, North Star aims to provide students with a well-rounded education that builds a strong foundation in history, science, literature, and the arts, alongside core competencies in mathematics and language arts.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. North Star Academy promotes a culture of high expectations and accountability, often encouraging active parental partnership to support student achievement. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking and a love of learning, the school serves as a popular choice for families in the Parker area seeking a disciplined, traditional educational environment that balances academic excellence with personal growth.

683

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	66
Black	15
Asian	97
Two or More	48

White
457 (66.9 %)
Asian
97 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
66 (9.7 %)
Two or More
48 (7.0 %)
Black
15 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(720)851-7827
Website:	http://www.nstaracademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Star Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Star Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	48.6%
Male	351	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)