Enrollment
684
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345002011Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345002011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 684 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 684 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 855 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside North Star Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Star Academy compares
North Star Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 97% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, North Star Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes North Star Academy.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~684 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Star Academy
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Academy?
1.3% of students at North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Star Academy is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Star Academy rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parker on the city page.
Is North Star Academy a good school?
North Star Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides North Star Academy, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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