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#2188 of 2,228 schools in WA
Great Northern Elementary
Elementary School · Great Northern School District · Spokane, WA
An elementary school in Spokane, WA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3115 N SPOTTED RD, Spokane, WA 99224
- Math 33% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs WA 51% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Great Northern Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 39 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Northern Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$76,785
Median home value
$439,700
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Falls Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Spokane Windsong SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Browne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Finch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
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.
Great Northern School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Northern Elementary is listed in Great Northern School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Northern Elementary
Great Northern Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Great Northern School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Northern Elementary
What grades does Great Northern Elementary serve?
Great Northern Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Great Northern Elementary?
Great Northern Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
How does Great Northern Elementary rank in WA?
Great Northern Elementary ranks #2,188 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Great Northern Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Northern Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Great Northern Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Northern Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Great Northern Elementary a charter school?
No, Great Northern Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Northern Elementary a Title I school?
No, Great Northern Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Northern Elementary?
55.0% of students at Great Northern Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (509) 747-7714
- Area population (ZIP 99224)
- 23,599
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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