D
Needs Improvement
41/100

North Star Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8740 NORTH STAR DRIVE, Denver, CO 80221
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 14% proficient · 10th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
331
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 10th percentile, math 9th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−19 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%12%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8740 NORTH STAR DRIVE
City Denver
ZIP Code 80221
District 0806900
NCES School ID 080690001185
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80221

Understanding the community around North Star Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,748
Per Capita Income $33,862
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $405,300
Median Rent $1,612
Owner-Occupied 67.1%
Renter-Occupied 32.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Star Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.7%
White 10.3%
Black 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Races 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 331
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has 331 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School serve?
North Star Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Star Elementary School receive per student?
North Star Elementary School receives $14,916 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Star Elementary School in 80221 ▼
Avg Home Value
$451,494
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,090
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
32.9%

Other Schools in 80221

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026