NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY

Northstar.aps.edu

546 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School, located in the Four Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and academic focus. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a collaborative educational space. According to its mission, North Star focuses on high academic standards and providing a well-rounded experience through various school activities. With its mascot being the "Wolves," the school fosters a sense of spirit and pride among its students, maintaining a standard of engagement that reflects its commitment to quality public education in the Albuquerque area.

546

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	161
Black	9
Asian	123
Two or More	37
American Indian	10

White
206 (37.7 %)
Hispanic
161 (29.5 %)
Asian
123 (22.5 %)
Two or More
37 (6.8 %)
American Indian
10 (1.8 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)856-6578
Website:	http://Northstar.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	47.3%
Male	288	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Charter School 222 Students

8650 ALAMEDA BLVD BLDG 2B
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th