Enrollment
315
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530447002314
Northlake Elementary School — Longview, WA
Federal NCES profile for Northlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northlake Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northlake Elementary School reports 315 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% above the Washington average and 23% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 315 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Longview School District spends $17,218 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 64.8% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northlake Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,218
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 315 Top 39% in Washington — larger than 61% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.9% +42% vs state
NCES ID 530447002314
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 315:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Northlake Elementary School.
$17,218
Per student
-26%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar elementary schools in Longview
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Olympic Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Standard public school
362 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Northlake Elementary School
How many students attend Northlake Elementary School?
Northlake Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Longview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northlake Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Northlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northlake Elementary School is White at 52.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlake Elementary School?
Northlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.