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#1006 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 48% in state
Northern Lights Elementary
Elementary School · Superior School District · Superior, WI
A Superior School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 N 28th St, Superior, WI 54880
- Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Lights Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northern Lights 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Superior), 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
$66,942
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Community PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.7 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Cooper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Superior School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Lights Elementary is listed in Superior School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Lights Elementary
Northern Lights Elementary is a public elementary school in Superior, WI, part of Superior School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Lights Elementary
What grades does Northern Lights Elementary serve?
Northern Lights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northern Lights Elementary?
Northern Lights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Lights Elementary rank in WI?
Northern Lights Elementary ranks #1,006 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Northern Lights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Lights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Northern Lights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Lights Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern Lights Elementary a charter school?
No, Northern Lights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Lights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northern Lights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Lights Elementary?
66.6% of students at Northern Lights 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (715) 395-6066
- Area population (ZIP 54880)
- 30,211
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54880; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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