Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northlake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northlake Elementary School serves the southeast part of Longview, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northlake Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northlake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northlake Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northlake Elementary School's ranking?
Northlake Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Northlake Elementary School often compared to?
Northlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Northlake Elementary School?
315 students attend Northlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northlake Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northlake Elementary School?
Northlake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northlake Elementary School offer ?
Northlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northlake Elementary School part of?
Northlake Elementary School is part of Longview School District.
In what neighborhood is Northlake Elementary School located?
Northlake Elementary School is located in the Old West Side neighborhood of Longview, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old West Side.
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