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School Stats
Student Enrollment: 
467
White: 
13.92%
Hispanic: 
79.87%
African American: 
3.64%
Asian: 
0.43%
Native American: 
0.86%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 
0%
Two or More Ethnicities: 
1.28%
Percent of Students on free and reduced lunch: 
89.94%
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees: 
69.23%
Average years teaching experience: 
9
2011 October Count
Academic Programs
While all schools in the Five Star District follow a common and comprehensive curriculum, our school also offers some unique academic programs:

Contact Information
Address: 
8740 North Star Dr.
Thornton, CO 80260 US
Office Phone: 
720-972-5560
Attendance Phone: 
720-972-5562
Fax: 
720-972-5579
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School Hours
School Hours: 
7:45 am - 2:30 pm
Early Release Day: 
Wednesday
Early Release Time: 
1:15 pm
Activities and Clubs

Enrollment
Kindergarten Enrollment: 

2013-14 School Year

Title Full Day Enrollment
January 28 - First school day in August

Please contact the school for further enrollment information.

General Enrollment: 

Here's how the enrollment process for the Five Star District works:

  • Step 1: Check your address on our boundary locator to determine which school your student will attend. Our locator is online at
    http://www.adams12.org/en/boundary_locator.
  • Step 2: Pick up an enrollment packet at one of our school locations or download the forms from our website. You will need only one Household Information Packet and individual Student Information Packets for each student.
  • Step 3: Complete your forms and gather the necessary documentation. Documentation includes: Parent/Guardian Photo ID; Child’s Birth Certificate; Proof of Residency; Immunization Records; and prior school records.
  • Step 4: Take your completed enrollment forms and all required documentation to your student’s school.

For additional information on our enrollment process, click here.

Get To Know Our School

School Resources
Supply List
Boundary Map: 
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north_star.pdf
SchoolVIEW: 
The Colorado Department of Education's new Web site enables users to gauge school performance, access student data and learn about student achievement efforts.
Principal
Principal: 
Trena Speirs
Assistant Principal: 
Grace Taylor
Points of Pride

2008 Bond & Mill Info
Original Construction Date: 
1972
Total Gross Square Footage: 
52,694sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
490
School Construction Budget: 
$294,908
Estimated Timeframe for Completion: 
08/2013
Enrollment As Of: 
2007
School Repairs: 
Replace selected plumbing fixtures and components. Replace selected doors and hardware. Replace selected interior finishes that have exceeded their useful life. Repair damaged curb and gutter and selected concrete and asphalt paving. Replace irrigation system controls in selected areas.
Student Safety: 
Install electronic card access control. Install automatic lockout system for emergencies. Provide visitor and volunteer tracking software. Install security cameras and digital video recorder.
Classroom Technology: 
Replace obsolete computer systems and upgrade network infrastructure as necessary.
2004 Bond Info
Original Construction Date: 
1972
Total Gross Square Footage: 
52,694sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
503
Total Investment: 
$1,203,843
Project Status: 

Construction began at North Star Elementary School in March 2007 on the new air conditioning system and the improvements to classrooms and interior space.  Work was completed on August 16, 2007.

Work Planned: 

Playgrounds:
Improvements were made in playgrounds, eliminating worn-out or hazardous equipment, and providing access to students with disabilities. The playground improvement project was completed in August of 2005.

Improve Classrooms and Interior Space:
Walls were painted in most instructional areas, corridors, and office spaces. Carpet and tile more than 15 years old was replaced. Vinyl flooring and vinyl clad walls were replaced or resurfaced. Ceiling tile which was damaged or more than 25 years old was replaced.  Cabinets, countertops, room doors and hardware were repaired or replaced as necessary. The floor in the kitchen office was replaced.  New tack strips and white boards were installed.  Room signage was updated.

Information Technology:
Network wiring for computers was updated and obsolete networking equipment was replaced.

Mechanical/Electrical:
All heating and air circulation systems were upgraded and repaired as necessary. Electrical service panels and equipment were upgraded as necessary to meet current standards.

Exterior Site Work and Repair:
All exterior sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other paved areas were repaired as necessary.