Enrollment
105
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, WA
Northport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530588000873
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Northport, WA.
School address
District: Northport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530588000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northport Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northport Elementary School
Northport Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Northport, Washington, enrolling 105 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Northport Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Washington schools and 34% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northport School District also operates Northport High School (58 students) and Northport Homelink Program (22 students) alongside Northport Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northport Elementary School compares
Northport Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Northport Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northport School District, which includes Northport Elementary School.
$19,753
Per student
+1%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 75.3%
Federal 15.4%
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.
How Northport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northport Homelink Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northport Elementary School
How many students attend Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has 105 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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 Northport Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Northport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northport Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Northport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northport Elementary School rank among public schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Northport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northport on the city page.
Is Northport Elementary School a good school?
Northport Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northport School District?
Besides Northport Elementary School, Northport School District also operates Northport High School (58 students) and Northport Homelink Program (22 students). See the Northport School District district page for the complete list.
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