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Northlake EL

Elementary School · Richardson ISD · Dallas, TX

A Richardson ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

10059 RAVENSWAY DR, Dallas, TX 75238

  • Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,101
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Northlake EL score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northlake EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,498

Median home value

$526,100

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.2 mi82Compare →
Wallace ELEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–60.7 mi597Compare →
White Rock North SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–60.7 mi49Compare →
St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.8 mi360Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richardson ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#34 of 54
District spending per student
$12,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northlake EL is listed in RICHARDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northlake EL

Northlake EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Richardson ISD, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,081 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northlake EL

What grades does Northlake EL serve?

Northlake EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Northlake EL?

Northlake EL has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Northlake EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northlake EL rank in TX?

Northlake EL ranks #5,081 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Northlake EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Northlake EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Northlake EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northlake EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Northlake EL a charter school?

No, Northlake EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northlake EL a Title I school?

No, Northlake EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northlake EL?

70.2% of students at Northlake EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 75238)
33,439
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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