Total enrollment
1,740
+1,213 (+230%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Star
Idaho · Public K-12
Public schools in Star number 2 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,740 students enrolled, an average school size of 870.
7-year change in Star
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 83%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 727 |
| STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 1,013 |
About Star
Star, Idaho is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,740 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Star is around 870 students, 116% noticeably above the Idaho average of about 402.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 230%: 527 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,740 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 1 to 2 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 83% to 79%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Star discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.