North Star Elementary School

9301 Ventura Street Northeast

School District

Albuquerque Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 20, 2022

Teachers are hit and Miss, some great some terrible. Principal (Ms. Smith) is unwelcoming, rude and dismissive and openly favors some kids and parents over others. It is her poor example and favoritism that creates a poor environment unless you are one of her chosen few. Really looking forward to my kids moving in from this regime.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2019

My child felt intimidated by the teacher and was afraid to ask questions. Classroom sizes are huge and everyone wants to go there. They cannot handle the students they have. DO NOT GO HERE!
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2018

My child's teacher is terrible. Seems constantly overwhelmed and is very defensive. Has yelled at the children in her class and will punish the entire class for one kids behavior. She is completely disengaged and has no follow through. The community is nice and the other parents are as well. I hope we get a better teacher next year.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2017

Excellent community, parents are engaged in the school activities as well.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2015

As a parent, I couldn't be happier with our experience at North Star Elementary. Amazing principal and teachers.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2015

The school's leadership sets the standard for excellence that is echoed by the staff and educators. (April '13 parent must not have attended NSES as the princiPAL leads the school, not the princiPLE). NSES boasts many programs including a Technology program led by an APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR award winner (extremely high honor). Children are supported by committed educators who are backed by an influential PTA. We could place our boys in private school, but we would simply be paying tuition expense for an experience that doesn't match NSES.Downside: NSES casts a large shadow onto its Middle School partner. You will be disappointed when matriculating to Desert Ridge Middle School after the experience of NSES. DRMS doesn't replicate the environment or results of NSES. This is where many could argue value for a private school setting.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2015

We left this school for a charter school down the road that offered many things but in the end it did not measure up to North Star Elementary. The teachers at North Star are amazing and the principal is top notch! We are glad to be back!
Submitted by other on May 14, 2014

North Star Elementary is a wonderful school! The teachers are amazing! Look up student scores and compare them to the rest of the state. It is always published that New Mexico scores are at the bottom, but compare North Star's scores to both the district scores and the state scores!
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2014

This school is the best public elementary school in Albuquerque. It is also better than many private schoools. I am lucky that my child goes there.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2014

The phone number listed is incorrect. the correct number for the school is: (505) 856-6578
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2013

North Star is an excellent school. The principal, staff and teachers all work hard to make it one of the best schools in Albuquerque. I wouldn't want to send my children to another elementary school. The principal, Mrs. Fascitelli, is responsive to suggestions. The school would not be what it is without her. Highly recommended!
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2013

The facility is great and has some good teachers, just depends on who your child gets. One if the school secretaries is outstanding the other acts like you bother her if you ask for help. The principle could use some upgrading. There is a lot of parent involvement which is what makes the students excel at this school. It is not comparable to a private school, don't let them fool you.
Submitted by other on March 07, 2013

like to enroll our grandson into northstar elementary next year. would like information sent to me any any updates.