Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Lights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northern Lights Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Lights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lights Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lights Elementary School's ranking?
Northern Lights Elementary School is ranked #1607 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Northern Lights Elementary School often compared to?
Northern Lights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northern Lights Elementary School?
491 students attend Northern Lights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northern Lights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lights Elementary School?
Northern Lights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lights Elementary School offer ?
Northern Lights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Lights Elementary School part of?
Northern Lights Elementary School is part of Superior School District.
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