North Star Elementary School

Summary:

North Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hockessin, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Delaware, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state in academic achievement.

North Star Elementary School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.79% of 3rd graders, 61.4% of 4th graders, and 80.81% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district scores of 36.79%, 37.41%, and 43.41%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are equally impressive, with 76.7% of 3rd graders, 67.54% of 4th graders, and 64.65% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 41.66%, 35.21%, and 31.33%. North Star's exceptional performance extends to science as well, with 43.88% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 18.82%.

While North Star Elementary School's academic excellence is the primary draw, the school also stands out for its diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rate. The school has a higher percentage of Asian students (24.1%) compared to the district and state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate ranges from just 1.4% to 6.2%, significantly lower than the district and state. These factors, combined with the school's strong instructional practices and dedicated teaching staff, contribute to North Star's status as a model of academic excellence in Delaware. Nearby schools like Forest Oak Elementary, Mote (Anna P.) Elementary, and Marbrook Elementary also perform well, but North Star stands out as a true standout in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1340 Little Baltimore Road
       Hockessin, DE  19707


(302) 234-7200

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,430 Help


Students who attend North Star Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    duPont (H.B.) Middle School
High:    Dickinson (John) School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Asian:
24.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.4% Help


 See top rated Delaware elementary schools

 Compare North Star Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details North Star Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.43. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Asian (24.1%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School is 15.6, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare North Star Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Elementary School is $13,430. 12 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary School 2nd of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See North Star Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for North Star Elementary School?

Rank History for North Star Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 90.61 2nd 91 97.8%
2012 89.22 3rd 90 96.7%
2013 90.71 2nd 91 97.8%
2014 92.01 1st 36 97.2%
2015 95.11 4th 108 96.3%
2016 93.96 2nd 86 97.7%
2017 91.54 5th 86 94.2%
2018 95.65 3rd 85 96.5%
2019 95.38 2nd 105 98.1%
2021 99.69 1st 95 98.9%
2022 98.28 1st 104 99.0%
2023 95.72 1st 103 99.0%
2024 96.43 2nd 106 98.1%
See the entire list of Delaware Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.72 2nd 99 98.0%
2021 98.37 1st 67 98.5%
2022 96.66 2nd 90 97.8%
2023 91.53 3rd 89 96.6%
2024 89.97 9th 97 90.7%
See the entire list of Best Delaware Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.31 2nd 99 98.0%
2021 99.36 1st 67 98.5%
2022 97.75 1st 90 98.9%
2023 96.14 2nd 89 97.8%
2024 97.08 2nd 97 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Delaware Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at North Star Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.31 1st 3 66.7%
2022 78.63 1st 9 88.9%
2023 63.93 3rd 7 57.1%
See the entire list of Best Delaware Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.67 2nd 82 97.6%
2021 97.64 1st 65 98.5%
2022 88.80 3rd 75 96.0%
2023 77.03 13th 70 81.4%
2024 83.16 6th 73 91.8%
See the entire list of Best Delaware Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

North Star Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

by a parent
Friday, March 18, 2011

Open Quote North Star is an excellent elementary school. The facility is new and the principal is very proactive. Because she was part of the initial development, she was able to put together a great team that works well together and with the students. I feel like the teachers there are among the best in the district. My 2 children in K and 1st have quickly developed a love of learning and especially reading. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Star Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 487 14 81 10 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2007 526 19 79 14 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 572 30 91 21 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 587 28 111 29 2 n/a n/a 0 757
2010 588 24 137 27 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 576 25 138 26 6 0 1 0 772
2012 547 23 134 22 6 0 3 0 735
2013 548 20 147 26 4 0 6 0 751
2014 500 15 148 30 3 0 5 0 701
2015 492 20 148 31 3 0 8 0 702
2016 465 20 145 36 4 0 13 0 683
2017 457 25 161 38 3 1 16 0 701
2018 427 19 160 33 2 1 22 0 664
2019 407 19 155 34 1 0 34 0 650
2020 404 18 159 30 2 0 39 0 652
2021 369 17 163 33 2 0 37 0 621
2022 368 12 142 33 2 0 34 0 591
2023 359 21 147 39 2 0 42 0 610

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 592 31.0 19.1 2.5
2007 638 33.0 19.3 2.2
2008 716 37.0 19.4 2
2009 757 44.0 17.2 1.8
2010 779 44.0 17.7 3.2
2011 772 45.0 17.1 3.2
2012 735 42.0 17.5 3.9
2013 751 46.0 16.3 5.7
2014 701 48.0 14.6 3.9
2015 702 43.0 16.3 3.8
2016 683 39.0 17.5 4.4
2017 701 38.0 18.4 n/a
2018 664 37.0 17.9 n/a
2019 650 37.0 17.5 n/a
2020 652 38.0 17.1 n/a
2021 621 37.0 16.7 n/a
2022 591 39.0 15.1 n/a
2023 610 39.0 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 592 31.0 19.1 2.5
2007 638 33.0 19.3 2.2
2008 716 37.0 19.4 2
2009 757 44.0 17.2 1.8
2010 779 44.0 17.7 3.2
2011 772 45.0 17.1 3.2
2012 735 42.0 17.5 3.9
2013 751 46.0 16.3 5.7
2014 701 48.0 14.6 3.9
2015 702 43.0 16.3 3.8
2016 683 39.0 17.5 4.4
2017 701 38.0 18.4 n/a
2018 664 37.0 17.9 n/a
2019 650 37.0 17.5 n/a
2020 652 38.0 17.1 n/a
2021 621 37.0 16.7 n/a
2022 591 39.0 15.1 n/a
2023 610 39.0 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (1.6%) $16,417 (122.2%) $13,430

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 103 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary School)81.269.4
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)46.134.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary School)83.275
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4437.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary School)8274.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)5139.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary School)84.374.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)42.537.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Elementary School)88.674.8
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)55.147.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary School)74.357.3
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)39.333
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students650610
 6.2%
African American1921
 10.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian155147
 5.2%
Hispanic3439
 14.7%
Pacific Islander00
White407359
 11.8%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%


Schools Near North Star Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended North Star Elementary School.

Students who attend North Star Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : duPont (H.B.) Middle School
High : Dickinson (John) School

Students at North Star Elementary School are 59% White, 24% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes! North Star Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 106 Delaware elementary schools.


Rate North Star Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for North Star Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 266 milliseconds.