NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY

Northstar.aps.edu

510 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School, located in the Four Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and academic focus. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a collaborative educational space. According to its mission, North Star focuses on high academic standards and providing a well-rounded experience through various school activities. With its mascot being the "Wolves," the school fosters a sense of spirit and pride among its students, maintaining a standard of engagement that reflects its commitment to quality public education in the Albuquerque area.

510

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	146
Black	11
Asian	104
Two or More	38
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (38.6%)
Hispanic
146 (28.6%)
Asian
104 (20.4%)
Two or More
38 (7.5%)
American Indian
13 (2.5%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)856-6578
Website:	http://Northstar.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 72

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	45.7%
Male	277	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Charter School 263 Students

8650 ALAMEDA BLVD BLDG 2B
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th