- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stafford, VA
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510366003064
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Early Childhood Education Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Early Childhood Education Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366003064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
North Star Early Childhood Education Center shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510366003064 · Stafford, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 10.2:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
North Star Early Childhood Education Center shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Star Early Childhood Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 264
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
264 students
What this shows North Star Early Childhood Education Center reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Early Childhood Education Center compares
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, North Star Early Childhood Education Center is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Early Childhood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Early Childhood Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Stafford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~264 students)
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 public school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 21.
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 13.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Star Early Childhood Education Center rank among schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Early Childhood Education Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides North Star Early Childhood Education Center, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.