- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Star, NC
Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370306002099
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
Star Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Star Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370306002099 · Star, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
Star Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Star Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- West Middle
West Middle
343 students
- Troy Elementar 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- This school 272
Star Elementary
272 students
What this shows Star Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Elementary compares
Star Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Star Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Elementary
How many students attend Star Elementary?
Star Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Star, NC. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Star Elementary?
72.1% of students at Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Star Elementary is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Star, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Elementary?
Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides Star Elementary, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.