NORTH STAR EL
NORTH STAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 478 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, NORTH STAR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTH STAR ELementary School is a public school located in the Northeast area of El Paso, Texas, and operates as part of the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a member of the YISD network, the school aligns its curriculum with district standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its core academic instruction, NORTH STAR ELementary is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student participation and character development. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a commitment to educational excellence, North Star strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for families in the 79924 zip code.
For more information, contact NORTH STAR EL at (915) 434-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
http://northstar.yisd.net
NORTH STAR EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- YSLETA ISD
- Total Students:
- 478
- Teachers:
- 34.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 478 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH STAR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.4%
- White
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.