- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213007422
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213007422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Star Academy held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063213007422 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 27.7:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
North Star Academy held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Star Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- Clifford Eleme
Clifford Elementary
698 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary
675 students
- Roy Cloud Elem
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- This school
North Star Academy
527 students
What this shows North Star Academy reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Academy compares
North Star Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 20.5%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, North Star Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Redwood City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Standard public school
711 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Clifford Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Roy Cloud Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sandpiper Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Orion Alternative
Alternative education program
512 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Academy
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Academy?
7.5% of students at North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Star Academy is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Star Academy rank among elementary schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Redwood City Elementary?
Besides North Star Academy, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Clifford Elementary (698 students), and Hoover Elementary (675 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.