Great Northern Elementary School

3115 N Spotted Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 30 students in grades 1-6, Great Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Great Northern Elementary School's student population of 30 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Great Northern Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Northern Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#397 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
60-79%
50%
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(18-19)
60-79%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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9%
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Hispanic
3%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
94%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
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9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Northern Elementary School's ranking?
Great Northern Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Great Northern Elementary School often compared to?
Great Northern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Elementary School, Nine Mile Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Great Northern Elementary School?
30 students attend Great Northern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Great Northern Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Northern Elementary School offer ?
Great Northern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Great Northern Elementary School part of?
Great Northern Elementary School is part of Great Northern School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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