Northern Lights Elementary School
Tel:
(715)395-6066
- Northern Lights Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Northern Lights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northern Lights Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 629 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northern Lights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northern Lights Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1492 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 79% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Superior School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northern Lights Elementary School is Superior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Superior Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Superior Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Superior Superior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1281 students
0.4 miles
2600 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715)394-8720 0.4 9-12 1281 - Superior Superior Community Preschool Grades: PK | 209 students
0.5 miles
3025 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715)394-8700 0.5 PK 209 - Superior Superior Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 996 students
0.7 miles
3626 Hammond Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715)394-8740 0.7 6-8 996 - Superior Great Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
1.1 miles
129 N 28th St E
Superior, WI 54880
(715)395-8500 1.1 PK-5 453 - Superior Cooper Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
1.5 miles
1807 Missouri Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715)394-8790 1.5 PK-5 415
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