Enrollment
264
Elementary
DISTRICT 727 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510366003064
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
101 Shepherds Way, Stafford, VA 22556 · (540) 368-2559 · Stafford County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
261 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 264 | 100% |
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Early Childhood Education Center this school | 264 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Kiptopeke Elementary Cape Charles | 300 | 98.3% | 49.4% |
| Wenonah Elementary Waynesboro | 246 | 93.5% | 60.9% |
| Willoughby Early Childhood Center Norfolk | 181 | 98.3% | N/A |
| North Elementary Colonial Heights | 311 | 99.0% | 70.5% |
| Kenbridge Elementary Kenbridge | 372 | 93.8% | 69.3% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Star Early Childhood Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia | In Stafford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 264 | #1,026 of 1,176 | #19 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.5:1 | #4 of 1,105 | #1 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.5% | #70 of 1,106 | #8 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.9% | #193 of 1,157 | #1 of 18 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
264
+21 (+9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 10.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 264 | 31 | 8.5:1 | 99% (261) |
| 2023-24 | 244 | 29 | 8.4:1 | 93% (227) |
| 2022-23 | 265 | 26 | 10.2:1 | 85% (224) |
| 2020-21 | 243 | 24 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
About North Star Early Childhood Education Center
North Star Early Childhood Education Center, a small elementary school, is located in Stafford, Virginia. Total enrollment is 264 students, and the grades served are pre-K. By comparison, elementary schools in Virginia enroll about 499 students on average.
Stafford County Public Schools runs 32 schools with a combined 31,812 students. North Star Early Childhood Education Center is one of them.
Hispanic students make up 31% of enrollment at North Star Early Childhood Education Center, the largest share of any group. Other reported shares: 29% Black, 25% White, 9% multiracial, and 6% Asian. That compares with about 17% Hispanic among all Stafford County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 74%.
Staffing at North Star Early Childhood Education Center comes to 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 8.5:1. Elementary schools in Virginia average 13.8:1, 5.3 more students per teacher than here. North Star Early Childhood Education Center counts 99% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Stafford County average 45%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Stafford County show that median household income comes to about $137,807, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 44% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 3%. Stafford County counts 41 public schools with about 31,812 students.
A public school about 0.5 miles away, North Stafford High, is the closest to North Star Early Childhood Education Center. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes North Star Early Childhood Education Center as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment rose 9% over 4 years, reaching 264 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 10.1:1 in 2020-21, and 8.5:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at North Star Early Childhood Education Center. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Stafford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
163,466
Census ACS
Median income
$137,807
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
31,812 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Stafford County Public Schools
- Mountain View HighHigh · 2,233 students
- Brooke Point HighHigh · 2,199 students
- Stafford Senior HighHigh · 2,198 students
- Colonial Forge HighHigh · 2,122 students
- North Stafford HighHigh · 1,982 students
- Rodney E. Thompson MiddleMiddle · 1,063 students
Other schools in Stafford
- Mountain View HighHigh · 2,233 students
- Brooke Point HighHigh · 2,199 students
- Colonial Forge HighHigh · 2,122 students
- North Stafford HighHigh · 1,982 students
- Rodney E. Thompson MiddleMiddle · 1,063 students
- H.H. Poole MiddleMiddle · 995 students
Nearby schools
- North Stafford High0.5 mi · 1,982
- Park Ridge Elementary0.9 mi · 908
- Rockhill Elementary1.0 mi · 639
- Garrisonville Elementary1.0 mi · 735
- Andrew G. Wright Middle1.0 mi · 851
- Rodney E. Thompson Middle1.2 mi · 1,063
Frequently asked questions
About North Star Early Childhood Education CenterWhat is the total enrollment at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center enrolls approximately 264 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does North Star Early Childhood Education Center serve?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
Approximately 8.5:1 students per teacher at North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
How diverse is North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center reports a student body of 25% White, 31% Hispanic, 29% Black, 6% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is overseen by Stafford County Public Schools in Stafford County.
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