North Star Elementary

Public K-5

 9301 Ventura NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87122


(505) 856-6578

District: Albuquerque Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,120 Help


Students who attend North Star Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Ridge Middle
High:    La Cueva High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.7%
Hispanic:
29.5%
Asian:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.4% Help


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Compare Details North Star Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Star Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.7%), Hispanic (29.5%), Asian (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 14.6. 81 elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Elementary is $7,120. 91 elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 5th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See North Star Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Albuquerque Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque Public Schools 76th of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Star Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 96.22 4th 405 99.0%
2009 96.47 5th 411 98.8%
2010 96.95 3rd 419 99.3%
2011 98.28 1st 402 99.8%
2012 98.43 1st 398 99.7%
2013 97.15 7th 412 98.3%
2014 97.30 5th 442 98.9%
2015 99.37 3rd 421 99.3%
2016 98.73 3rd 410 99.3%
2017 98.78 2nd 374 99.5%
2018 98.99 2nd 383 99.5%
2019 98.25 5th 396 98.7%
2022 98.46 9th 420 97.9%
2023 99.65 5th 433 98.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.42 9th 91 90.1%
2023 96.70 4th 83 95.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.39 1st 83 98.8%
2019 79.90 10th 98 89.8%
2022 94.15 5th 203 97.5%
2023 99.92 4th 191 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.33 27th 132 79.5%
2023 95.77 12th 165 92.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.31 6th 410 98.5%
2023 99.43 7th 424 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.96 1st 339 99.7%
2019 97.82 3rd 343 99.1%
2022 97.14 11th 395 97.2%
2023 99.70 3rd 388 99.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.74 37th 50 26.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.23 1st 333 99.7%
2019 96.22 6th 337 98.2%
2022 97.36 8th 392 98.0%
2023 99.37 6th 412 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 1st 3 66.7%
2019 88.82 1st 4 75.0%
2022 93.33 2nd 40 95.0%
2023 92.37 1st 24 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.38 10th 329 97.0%
2019 86.15 21st 320 93.4%
2022 93.46 12th 389 96.9%
2023 99.91 2nd 393 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.22 1st 187 99.5%
2019 91.16 8th 199 96.0%
2022 91.98 8th 325 97.5%
2023 99.47 8th 411 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, January 9, 2011

Open Quote The best school to teach at! :) Love the staff, kids, and parents! Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Star Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 312 3 29 75 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 406 5 54 104 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 405 7 57 122 4 n/a n/a 0 595
2010 382 4 58 192 3 0 21 0 660
2011 389 5 68 216 3 1 25 0 707
2012 397 4 82 194 1 1 27 0 706
2013 401 5 81 218 1 0 35 0 741
2014 354 5 62 177 3 0 30 0 631
2015 318 4 75 180 2 2 29 0 610
2016 293 3 87 184 3 2 32 0 604
2017 286 3 99 179 2 1 38 0 608
2018 296 5 111 193 4 2 29 0 640
2019 262 5 113 210 2 2 35 0 629
2020 264 11 125 202 1 2 39 0 644
2021 206 7 115 158 2 0 34 0 522
2022 217 8 130 164 5 0 37 0 561
2023 206 9 123 161 10 0 37 0 546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 421 30.3 13.9 3.8
2008 571 38.0 15.0 3.3
2009 595 38.4 15.5 4.2
2010 660 42.5 15.5 6.4
2011 707 43.6 16.1 7.6
2012 706 41.0 17.2 6.5
2013 741 43.0 17.2 7.2
2014 631 38.5 16.3 4
2015 610 37.0 16.4 4.1
2016 604 34.0 17.7 7
2017 608 36.1 16.8 6.6
2018 640 38.5 16.6 5.9
2019 629 35.0 17.9 7.9
2020 644 40.0 16.1 6.8
2021 522 32.0 16.3 8
2022 561 34.5 16.2 7.1
2023 546 37.2 14.6 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 421 30.3 13.9 3.8
2008 571 38.0 15.0 3.3
2009 595 38.4 15.5 4.2
2010 660 42.5 15.5 6.4
2011 707 43.6 16.1 7.6
2012 706 41.0 17.2 6.5
2013 741 43.0 17.2 7.2
2014 631 38.5 16.3 4
2015 610 37.0 16.4 4.1
2016 604 34.0 17.7 7
2017 608 36.1 16.8 6.6
2018 640 38.5 16.6 5.9
2019 629 35.0 17.9 7.9
2020 644 40.0 16.1 6.8
2021 522 32.0 16.3 8
2022 561 34.5 16.2 7.1
2023 546 37.2 14.6 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,120

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 433 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (North Star Elementary)5868.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque Public Schools)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary)7066
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque Public Schools)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (North Star Elementary)5678.2
 22.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque Public Schools)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary)7060.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque Public Schools)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (North Star Elementary)6879.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque Public Schools)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Star Elementary)6663.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque Public Schools)2427.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students629546
 13.2%
African American59
 80%
American Indian210
 400%
Asian113123
 8.8%
Hispanic210161
 23.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White262206
 21.4%
Two or More Races3537
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%8.4%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary

Students at North Star Elementary are 38% White, 29% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

Yes! North Star Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend North Star Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Ridge Middle
High : La Cueva High

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended North Star Elementary.


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