NORTH STAR EL

northstar.yisd.net

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Star Elementary School is a public school located in the Northeast area of El Paso, Texas, and operates as part of the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a member of the YISD network, the school aligns its curriculum with district standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, North Star Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student participation and character development. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a commitment to educational excellence, North Star strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for families in the 79924 zip code.

552

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	514
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
514 (93.1%)
Black
18 (3.3%)
White
16 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-6700
Website:	http://northstar.yisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 106