Enrollment
264
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510366003064
North Star Early Childhood Education Center — Stafford, VA
Federal NCES profile for North Star Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Early Childhood Education Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Star Early Childhood Education Center reports 264 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Virginia average and 63% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stafford County Public Schools spends $13,111 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Star Early Childhood Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 41% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,111
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 264 Top 12% in Virginia — larger than 88% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.5% +41% vs state
NCES ID 510366003064
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 28.8%
White 25.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford County Public Schools, which includes North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
$13,111
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Star Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has 264 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stafford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Early Childhood Education Center is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
84.5% of students at North Star Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at North Star Early Childhood Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stafford, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.