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North Star Elementary School

418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#199 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Star Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Star Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
90%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
223 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of North Star 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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