North Star Charter School Inc.

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Eagle, Idaho - 1 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks North Star Charter School Inc. #113 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,693 per pupil, North Star Charter School Inc. ranks #151 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

958
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,693
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Star Charter School Inc. operates 1 public schools serving 958 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ada County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,693 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 90.2% state, and 4.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #113 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 511:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 81.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Star Charter School, enrolling 1,022 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Star Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all North Star Charter School Inc. student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Star Charter School Inc. a distant remainder — means North Star Charter School Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Star Charter School Inc. student-counselor ratio is 511:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

4.8%
Federal
90.2%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
113 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in North Star Charter School Inc..

White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 4.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

511:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Star Charter School Inc.

School Enrollment
North Star Charter School
Charter
1,022

How North Star Charter School Inc. Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
St Maries Joint District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
New Plymouth District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Soda Springs Joint District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
The Sage International School of Boise a Public Charter Sch Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Isucceed Virtual High School Inc. Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Star Charter School Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Star Charter School Inc.?

North Star Charter School Inc. has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 958 students.

How much does North Star Charter School Inc. spend per student?

North Star Charter School Inc. spends $7,693 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #113 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of North Star Charter School Inc.?

North Star Charter School Inc. students are 81.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Star Charter School Inc.?

North Star Charter School Inc. has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #113 out of 139 districts in Idaho.