- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Star Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 100130000179 · Hockessin, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students)
North Star Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
North Star Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conrad Schools
Conrad Schools of Science
1,164 students
- Dickinson (Joh
Dickinson (John) School
1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab)
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
941 students
- Brandywine Spr
Brandywine Springs School
941 students
- Mckean (Thomas
Mckean (Thomas) High School
920 students
- This school
North Star Elementary School
589 students
What this shows North Star Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Elementary School compares
North Star Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
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.
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
District finance for Red Clay Consolidated School District reports $22,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,027
- 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.
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 (~589 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.