Below Average
#1476 of 1,851 schools in VA
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
School · Stafford County Public Schools · Stafford, VA
A Stafford County Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
101 Shepherds Way, Stafford, VA 22556
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 20 schools in Stafford.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Star Early Childhood Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,713
Median home value
$453,700
Median rent
$1,765/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnieland Private Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St William of York Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stafford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #19 of 32
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is listed in Stafford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Early Childhood Education Center
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is a public school in Stafford, VA, part of Stafford County Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Early Childhood Education Center
What grades does North Star Early Childhood Education Center serve?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Early Childhood Education Center is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Early Childhood Education Center rank in VA?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center ranks #1,476 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is North Star Early Childhood Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Star Early Childhood Education Center a charter school?
No, North Star Early Childhood Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star Early Childhood Education Center a Title I school?
No, North Star Early Childhood Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
93.0% of students at North Star Early Childhood Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stafford County
- Phone
- (540) 368-2559
- Area population (ZIP 22556)
- 31,783
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 22556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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