- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hugo, MN
North Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274236005555
👥 S:T ratio 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hugo · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hugo, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236005555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Star Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 274236005555 · Hugo, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 20.3:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
North Star Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.3 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
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 467
North Star Elementary
467 students
What this shows North Star Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 9.0%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, North Star Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Elementary
How many students attend North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hugo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Elementary?
18.4% 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 76.7% of enrollment, in Hugo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Hugo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hugo, 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 White Bear Lake School District?
Besides North Star Elementary, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.