Excellent
#9 of 219 schools in DE
Top 4% in state
North Star Elementary School
Elementary School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Hockessin, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
- Math 69% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Star Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Star Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$172,161
Median home value
$534,300
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacc Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Limestone Hills Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The Independence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Marbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #3 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star Elementary School is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Elementary School
North Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hockessin, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Elementary School
What grades does North Star Elementary School serve?
North Star Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Elementary School rank in DE?
North Star Elementary School ranks #9 of 219 schools in DE.
What is North Star Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Star Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Star Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Star Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Star Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (302) 234-7200
- Area population (ZIP 19707)
- 17,366
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19707; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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