North Star Central Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 1215 Morris Ave
       Boswell, PA  15531-1230


(814) 629-5627

District: North Star School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,717 Help


Students who attend North Star Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Star East Middle School
High:    North Star High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.9%
African American:
0.3%
Hispanic:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details North Star Central Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.9%), African American (0.3%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Central Elementary School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Central Elementary School is $16,717.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Star Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Central Elementary School 45th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See North Star Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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North Star School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star School District 235th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Star Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Star Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.57 1064th 1308 18.7%
2005 33.95 1005th 1299 22.6%
2006 43.23 1086th 1545 29.7%
2007 63.52 648th 1555 58.3%
2008 68.28 529th 1551 65.9%
2009 68.31 510th 1549 67.1%
2010 70.78 478th 1579 69.7%
2011 74.55 355th 1597 77.8%
2012 75.39 372nd 1599 76.7%
2013 74.36 387th 1519 74.5%
2014 76.09 323rd 1467 78.0%
2015 72.90 410th 1474 72.2%
2016 75.32 381st 1554 75.5%
2017 71.49 470th 1547 69.6%
2018 70.31 492nd 1530 67.8%
2019 67.22 567th 1544 63.3%
2021 78.58 285th 1433 80.1%
2022 83.51 228th 1534 85.1%
2023 92.74 45th 1534 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.73 2nd 1414 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at North Star Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.41 49th 1236 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for North Star Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1989 325 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 315 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 298 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 295 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1993 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 285 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 276 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 276 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 244 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1999 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 216 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2001 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 394 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 366 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 385 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 351 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 317 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 395 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 7 407
2010 398 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 8 410
2011 401 3 0 2 0 0 9 0 415
2012 393 3 0 4 0 0 7 0 407
2013 412 2 2 4 0 0 9 0 429
2014 431 0 1 3 0 0 8 0 443
2015 448 0 1 4 0 0 6 0 459
2016 454 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 464
2017 440 1 0 4 0 0 10 0 455
2018 414 1 0 2 0 0 9 0 426
2019 403 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 412
2020 393 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 403
2021 364 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 368
2022 355 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 361
2023 372 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 376

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 14.8 20.3 n/a
1989 326 14.8 22.0 n/a
1990 316 14.8 21.3 0
1991 299 14.8 20.2 n/a
1992 296 18.0 16.4 n/a
1993 291 14.0 20.8 n/a
1994 285 14.0 20.4 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 260 15.0 17.3 n/a
1998 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1999 238 15.0 15.9 n/a
2000 217 15.0 14.5 59
2001 209 15.5 13.5 60.8
2002 168 12.3 13.7 45.2
2003 168 12.3 13.7 45.2
2004 401 32.7 12.3 24.2
2005 368 32.9 11.2 20.7
2006 387 34.6 11.2 47.5
2007 353 32.4 10.9 53.8
2008 320 33.1 9.7 59.1
2009 407 37.8 10.8 48.8
2010 410 37.8 10.8 48.8
2011 415 35.3 11.7 51.8
2012 407 32.3 12.5 52.6
2013 429 30.3 14.1 50.8
2014 443 30.6 14.4 46.7
2015 459 34.0 13.5 49.7
2016 464 36.0 12.8 48.9
2017 455 36.3 12.5 49.5
2018 426 37.1 11.4 53.5
2019 412 37.6 10.9 53.2
2020 403 38.5 10.4 52.9
2021 368 39.6 9.2 99.2
2022 361 39.4 9.1 99.2
2023 376 38.6 9.7 100

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 14.8 20.3 n/a
1989 326 14.8 22.0 n/a
1990 316 14.8 21.3 0
1991 299 14.8 20.2 n/a
1992 296 18.0 16.4 n/a
1993 291 14.0 20.8 n/a
1994 285 14.0 20.4 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 260 15.0 17.3 n/a
1998 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1999 238 15.0 15.9 n/a
2000 217 15.0 14.5 59
2001 209 15.5 13.5 60.8
2002 168 12.3 13.7 45.2
2003 168 12.3 13.7 45.2
2004 401 32.7 12.3 24.2
2005 368 32.9 11.2 20.7
2006 387 34.6 11.2 47.5
2007 353 32.4 10.9 53.8
2008 320 33.1 9.7 59.1
2009 407 37.8 10.8 48.8
2010 410 37.8 10.8 48.8
2011 415 35.3 11.7 51.8
2012 407 32.3 12.5 52.6
2013 429 30.3 14.1 50.8
2014 443 30.6 14.4 46.7
2015 459 34.0 13.5 49.7
2016 464 36.0 12.8 48.9
2017 455 36.3 12.5 49.5
2018 426 37.1 11.4 53.5
2019 412 37.6 10.9 53.2
2020 403 38.5 10.4 52.9
2021 368 39.6 9.2 99.2
2022 361 39.4 9.1 99.2
2023 376 38.6 9.7 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (4.2%) $13,184 (95.8%) $13,769
2020 $620 (4.5%) $13,215 (95.5%) $13,834
2021 $999 (6.7%) $13,988 (93.3%) $14,987
2022 $2,190 (13.1%) $14,528 (86.9%) $16,717

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 567th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 45th of 1534 Elementary schools
 33.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Star Central Elementary School)71.894.1
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Central Elementary School)76.580.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (North Star Central Elementary School)49.383.6
 34.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (North Star Central Elementary School)86.697
 10.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Central Elementary School)66.782.1
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (North Star Central Elementary School)61.388.9
 27.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (North Star Central Elementary School)86.697
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Star Central Elementary School)71.981.5
 9.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412376
 8.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White403372
 7.7%
Two or More Races71
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%100%
 46.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Central Elementary School

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

Middle : North Star East Middle School
High : North Star High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended North Star Central Elementary School.

Students at North Star Central Elementary School are 99% White.

Yes! North Star Central Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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