North Star Elementary

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North Star Elementary ranks 378 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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North Star Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eveleth, Minnesota, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 408 students. The school is part of the Rock Ridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 148 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Star Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (79.9%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of the Rock Ridge Public Schools district. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (43.05%) and Reading (57.49%) were lower than the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with North Star Elementary ranking highly for Native American students but performing poorly for White and Multi-racial students.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Rock Ridge Public Schools district, such as Laurentian Elementary, North Star Elementary generally performs worse academically. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 513th out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 378th out of 881 in 2023-2024. Furthermore, the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.35% in 2020-2021 to 41.67% in 2022-2023, suggests that North Star Elementary may be facing growing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 3-6

7 Fayal Avenue
Eveleth, MN 55734-8888

(218) 742-3943

District: Rock Ridge Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Two or more races:

11.0%

American Indian:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star Elementary ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.46. (See more...)

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North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 378^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Star Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rock Ridge Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Ridge Public Schools 148^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	50.31	513^th	869	41.0%
2022	45.92	535^th	858	37.6%
2023	46.42	516^th	845	38.9%
2024	59.46	378^th	881	57.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.29	24^th	45	46.7%
2022	40.48	56^th	87	35.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	39.08	280^th	417	32.9%
2022	40.45	320^th	500	36.0%
2023	51.43	237^th	524	54.8%
2024	52.60	243^rd	572	57.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	58.93	274^th	683	59.9%
2022	60.29	249^th	663	62.4%
2023	51.40	394^th	774	49.1%
2024	54.58	360^th	793	54.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	37.49	561^st	783	28.4%
2022	38.10	548^th	799	31.4%
2023	37.05	546^th	787	30.6%
2024	50.27	448^th	809	44.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	54.91	393^rd	784	49.9%
2022	48.93	471^st	808	41.7%
2023	50.17	438^th	799	45.2%
2024	63.34	296^th	826	64.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.55	13^th	42	69.0%

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Rank History for White students at North Star Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	30.37	568^th	710	20.0%
2022	27.38	601^st	725	17.1%
2023	30.67	554^th	712	22.2%
2024	44.84	435^th	730	40.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Star Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	404	11	0	20	12	48	495
2022	384	11	2	20	9	54	480
2023	326	8	1	13	10	50	408
2024	294	6	1	9	15	40	365

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	495	33.5	14.7	35.4
2022	480	31.9	15.0	32.7
2023	408	29.0	14.0	41.7
2024	365	25.1	14.5	44.1

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	495	33.5	14.7	35.4
2022	480	31.9	15.0	32.7
2023	408	29.0	14.0	41.7
2024	365	25.1	14.5	44.1

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Star Elementary	Public	3-6	7 Fayal Avenue	Eveleth	55734	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 742-3943	365	25	14.5	44.1%	294 (80.5%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.0%)	59.5	378^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.1%		46.4	516^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.9%	138	67.9	58.6	31.4	20.6	43.1	43.9	58.1	75.5	49.5	57.5	58.8	58.8
Laurentian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1409 Progress Pkwy	Eveleth	55734	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 735-6202	483	33	14.7	41.4%	419 (86.7%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.9%)	75.8	188^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.7%					(n/a)	68.4	74.1	48.5	43.1	58.6	57.9	63.8	63.2	59.7	61.4	64.7	64.7
Parkview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	506 N 9th Ave W	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 742-3802	369	25	14.8	51.5%	293 (79.4%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.7%)								(n/a)
Merritt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8659 Unity Drive	Mountain Iron	55768	St. Louis County	Mountain Iron-Buhl School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 735-8271	332	27	12.4	49.1%	283 (85.2%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	67.8	282^nd of 881 public elementary schools	68.0%		72.8	225^th of 845 public elementary schools	73.4%	57	79.6	68.1	45.7	47.8	60.1	65.9	53.2	56.5	59.6	58.7	32.6	32.6	$14,750
Cherry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3943 Tamminen Rd	Iron	55751	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 258-8991	300	25	11.8	41.0%	263 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	50.7	486^th of 881 public elementary schools	44.8%		46.3	517^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.8%	31	63.2	34.2	28.3	25.0	37.0	51.4	34.2	61.7	77.5	56.8	44.7	44.7	$10,430
Mesabi East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 N 1st St W	Aurora	55705	St. Louis County	Mesabi East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 229-3321	476	38	12.4	52.7%	421 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	49.2	500^th of 881 public elementary schools	43.2%		51.3	468^th of 845 public elementary schools	44.6%	32	47.4	61.6	31.0	15.4	39.5	42.1	53.4	56.9	47.7	50.2	51.7	51.7	$12,740
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1000 NE 1st Ave	Chisholm	55719	St. Louis County	Chisholm Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 254-5726	215	14	15.5	61.4%	177 (82.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.8%)								(n/a)	47.9				47.9	41.7				41.7			$13,037
Hibbing Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	2100 12th Ave E	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 208-0852	46	4	13.1	67.4%	43 (93.5%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Washington Elementary	Public	K-2	2100 12th Ave E	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 208-0843	242	25	9.5	73.6%	179 (74.0%)	7 (2.9%)	17 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.0%)								(n/a)													$13,532
Lincoln Elementary	Public	2-6	1114 E 23rd St	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 208-0842	632	39	16.2	55.7%	513 (81.2%)	19 (3.0%)	21 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (10.1%)	66.4	293^rd of 881 public elementary schools	66.7%		67.5	275^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.5%	18	72.8	55.2	44.2	38.2	52.7	50.6	50.7	61.3	60.3	55.8	59.4	59.4	$12,433

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Elementary

What district is North Star Elementary in?

Rock Ridge Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Star Elementary?

Students at North Star Elementary are 81% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend North Star Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended North Star Elementary.

Is North Star Elementary a good school?

North Star Elementary ranks 378^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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