- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, WA
Northlake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530447002314
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northlake Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northlake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447002314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northlake Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530447002314 · Longview, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.7:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Northlake Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Northlake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- This school 315
Northlake Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Northlake Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northlake Elementary School compares
Northlake Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Northlake Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northlake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northlake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northlake Elementary School
How many students attend Northlake Elementary School?
Northlake Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlake Elementary School?
Northlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northlake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Northlake Elementary School, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.