North Star School

1545 N MORTON DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

northstar.slcschools.org/

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Star School, located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is an elementary school within the Salt Lake City School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, North Star aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while celebrating the unique cultural background of the surrounding community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic engagement, utilizing various district programs to meet the individual needs of its learners. With a focus on literacy, math, and critical thinking, North Star strives to provide a well-rounded education. Its location in the heart of Salt Lake City allows the school to maintain a close-knit atmosphere, working collaboratively with families to support student achievement and create a positive, safe space for children to learn and grow.

386

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	242
Black	38
Asian	14
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
242 (62.7 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (10.6 %)
White
38 (9.8 %)
Black
38 (9.8 %)
Asian
14 (3.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)578-8448
Website:	http://northstar.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 14

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 60