- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eveleth, MN
North Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270046605297
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eveleth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, MN.
School address
District: Rock Ridge Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046605297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
North Star Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 270046605297 · Eveleth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.4:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Secondary (1,048 students)
North Star Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Star Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Secon
Virginia Secondary
1,048 students
- Laurentian Ele
Laurentian Elementary
488 students
- This school 389
North Star Elementary
389 students
- Eveleth-Gilber 386
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
386 students
- Parkview Eleme 336
Parkview Elementary
336 students
What this shows North Star Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, North Star Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rock Ridge Public Schools reports $16,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurentian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Elementary
How many students attend North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eveleth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Elementary?
34.3% of students at North Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Star Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Eveleth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Eveleth?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rock Ridge Public Schools?
Besides North Star Elementary, Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students), Laurentian Elementary (488 students), and Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary (386 students). See the Rock Ridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.