North Star Early Childhood Education Center serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Star Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Star Early Childhood Education Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
32%
22%
White
28%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
250 students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of North Star Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Star Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Star Early Childhood Education Center part of?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is part of Stafford Co PBLC Schs School District.
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