North Star Public School in Cando, North Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Star Public School is a rural public school in Cando, North Dakota that is part of North Star Public School District 10. It serves 284 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 31.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

284 Students

9 Teachers

418 2nd Ave

Cando, ND 58324 View local requests

http://www.northstar.k12.nd.us/

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North Star Public School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Juarez

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North Star Public School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Star Public School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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