Enrollment
467
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Elementary
North Star Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hugo, Minnesota, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #356, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students) and White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students) alongside North Star Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Bear Lake School District, which includes North Star Elementary.
$15,098
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.3%
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.
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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Hugo on the city page.
Is North Star Elementary a good school?
North Star Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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