- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stoystown, PA
North Star East Ms
Federal NCES profile for North Star East Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421011509950
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star East Ms earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
North Star East Ms has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Star Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421011509950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Star East Ms held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 421011509950 · Stoystown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: North Star Central El Sch (385 students)
North Star East Ms held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Star East Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Star Cen
North Star Central El Sch
385 students
- North Star Hs
North Star Hs
327 students
- This school
North Star East Ms
272 students
What this shows North Star East Ms reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star East Ms compares
North Star East Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.5%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, North Star East Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Star Sd reports $16,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star East Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Central El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star East Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star East Ms
How many students attend North Star East Ms?
North Star East Ms has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stoystown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star East Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star East Ms is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 East Ms?
100.0% of students at North Star East Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star East Ms?
The largest demographic group at North Star East Ms is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Stoystown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star East Ms?
North Star East Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Star Sd?
Besides North Star East Ms, North Star Sd also operates North Star Central El Sch (385 students) and North Star Hs (327 students). See the North Star Sd district page for the complete list.