North Star Elementary School

1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707

redclay.schoolwires.net/northstar

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School, located in Hockessin, Delaware, is a prominent public school within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, inclusive learning environment. It prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among students, teachers, and parents to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Star Elementary offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience and promote personal growth. The school emphasizes character development and holistic learning, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become responsible, engaged citizens. Through its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, North Star continues to be a central pillar of the Hockessin community.

589

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	43
Black	28
Asian	143
Two or More	40

White
335 (56.9%)
Asian
143 (24.3%)
Hispanic
43 (7.3%)
Two or More
40 (6.8%)
Black
28 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)234-7200
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/northstar
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 114