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North Star Early Childhood Education Center

101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
North Star Early Childhood Education Center serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

North Star Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of North Star Early Childhood Education Center is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
30%
22%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
244 students attend North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of North Star Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Star Early Childhood Education Center part of?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is part of Stafford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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