Enrollment
589
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hockessin, DE
North Star Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Star Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100130000179
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hockessin · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 589
- students enrolled
North Star Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hockessin, DE.
School address
District: Red Clay Consolidated School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100130000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Elementary School
North Star Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hockessin, Delaware, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 589 students, its enrollment sits close to the Delaware median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 222 Delaware schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Red Clay Consolidated School District spends $21,267 per pupil, 25% above the Delaware average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hockessin's elementary schools, it stands alongside William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary (613 students): North Star Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students) and Dickinson (John) School (1,027 students) alongside North Star Elementary School.
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 School compares
North Star Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Delaware - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.9%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, North Star Elementary School is about as mixed as the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Clay Consolidated School District, which includes North Star Elementary School.
$21,267
Per student
+25%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 48.1%
Federal 14.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson (John) School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Springs School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean (Thomas) High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Hockessin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Star Elementary School
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hockessin, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Star Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Hockessin, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Star Elementary School rank among public schools in Hockessin?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hockessin, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hockessin on the city page.
Is North Star Elementary School a good school?
North Star Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware 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 Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Besides North Star Elementary School, Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students), Dickinson (John) School (1,027 students), and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (941 students). See the Red Clay Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.
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