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About this school
North Star Central Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Boswell, Pennsylvania that is part of North Star School District.
It serves 385 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Last updated Feb 25, 2026
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North Star Central Elementary School
$6,742
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
47
donors
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
North Star Central Elementary School has received support from
34 individuals from Pennsylvania and
13 individuals out-of-state.
