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Northlake Elementary

Summary:

Northlake Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 574 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD). The school faces some challenges, including a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, lower academic performance compared to the district and state, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio.

Northlake Elementary has a more diverse student population than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (34.15%) and Hispanic (44.6%) students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 33.33% to 45.88%, compared to the district's 52.47% to 59.03% and the state's 48.85% to 54.45%. Additionally, Northlake Elementary has a high percentage of students (72.13% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Moss Haven Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Lake Highlands Elementary, generally outperform Northlake Elementary in academic measures, with higher STAAR test scores and higher statewide rankings. These schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population. However, Northlake Elementary's Gifted and Talented program is a strength, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools in this category for the past three school years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10059 Ravensway Dr
       Dallas, TX  75238-4107

(469) 593-2300

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2959th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,696 Help


Students who attend Northlake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Highlands J H
High:    Lake Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.6%
African American:
34.1%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northlake Elementary ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northlake Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.6%), African American (34.1%), White (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northlake Elementary is 13.4. 32 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northlake Elementary is $10,696. 20 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northlake Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northlake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.14 2710th 3465 21.8%
2005 52.26 1915th 3475 44.9%
2006 45.81 2248th 3476 35.3%
2007 47.04 2350th 3724 36.9%
2008 49.81 2214th 3768 41.2%
2009 59.55 1742nd 3884 55.1%
2010 63.58 1555th 3937 60.5%
2011 60.32 1792nd 4095 56.2%
2012 47.77 2408th 4206 42.7%
2013 36.11 3081st 4221 27.0%
2014 31.55 3331st 4260 21.8%
2015 29.60 3356th 4320 22.3%
2016 27.02 3426th 4286 20.1%
2017 29.16 3198th 4329 26.1%
2018 48.13 2079th 4359 52.3%
2019 44.86 2356th 4479 47.4%
2021 47.25 2179th 4578 52.4%
2022 46.52 2340th 4581 48.9%
2023 46.09 2412th 4647 48.1%
2024 37.54 2959th 4675 36.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.49 1586th 3226 50.8%
2019 50.88 1521st 3333 54.4%
2021 50.75 1431st 3446 58.5%
2022 48.00 1765th 3487 49.4%
2023 36.21 2457th 3556 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 970th 3558 72.7%
2019 41.65 1940th 3684 47.3%
2021 42.10 1880th 3799 50.5%
2022 47.28 1755th 3952 55.6%
2023 37.39 2514th 4086 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 1176th 4264 72.4%
2019 54.72 1723rd 4309 60.0%
2021 53.80 1771st 4451 60.2%
2022 45.19 2477th 4477 44.7%
2023 56.36 1740th 4521 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 2230th 4306 48.2%
2019 47.84 2178th 4348 49.9%
2021 53.06 1859th 4499 58.7%
2022 61.06 1519th 4561 66.7%
2023 54.27 1899th 4588 58.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.80 99th 3006 96.7%
2022 79.13 67th 2958 97.7%
2023 70.49 784th 2980 73.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.88 1874th 4240 55.8%
2019 53.16 1761st 4295 59.0%
2021 52.45 1671st 4331 61.4%
2022 45.32 2425th 4461 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 1973rd 4319 54.3%
2019 43.85 2401st 4357 44.9%
2021 42.69 2400th 4498 46.6%
2022 35.15 3058th 4563 33.0%
2023 41.88 2636th 4585 42.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.81 900th 1005 10.4%
2019 4.48 983rd 1009 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.66 545th 2483 78.1%
2019 57.91 847th 2515 66.3%
2021 47.30 1132nd 2444 53.7%
2022 53.26 973rd 2421 59.8%
2023 62.27 695th 2443 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 1688th 4168 59.5%
2019 50.09 1987th 4188 52.6%
2021 52.90 1757th 4329 59.4%
2022 46.98 2297th 4376 47.5%
2023 28.94 3429th 4401 22.1%
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Rank History for White students at Northlake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.73 130th 3142 95.9%
2021 87.03 179th 3082 94.2%
2022 89.49 121st 3082 96.1%
2023 87.51 174th 3106 94.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Open Quote This school is wonderful! We bought our home in the neighborhood last summer and were excited to send our son to Northlake. He started Kindergarten this year and has had a wonderful experience. The new principal at this school has turned it around and the staff and teachers are amazing! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 10, 2012

Open Quote Very disappointed in this school. Our student's teacher is overwhelmed and unable to spend time teaching as she is constantly dealing with the unruly students. The learning expectations are very low. Parent involvement is non-existent unless you want to work with a very disorganized PTA. Horrible experience here! I agree with the previous post: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!! (unless you are looking for a daycare and not a learning establishment!) Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, January 9, 2012

Open Quote The "leadership" at Northlake Elementary is weak. There are no school-wide paramenters governing student expectations, nor are there any systems in place to encourage over-all success of students' behaviors. Teachers appear overwhelmed and under-supported. I work here, and I hate that I got myself involved in this situation. Don't send your children here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northlake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 136 14 42 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 296 116 16 60 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 294 170 9 53 4 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 271 141 16 34 5 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 225 188 30 46 8 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 238 198 20 73 8 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 206 230 18 90 3 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 116 280 16 113 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 116 280 16 113 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 110 313 17 111 7 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 98 314 18 114 8 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 98 291 10 179 4 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 105 271 12 211 7 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 96 255 11 235 8 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 91 260 7 228 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 91 260 7 228 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 84 255 1 223 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 58 271 2 233 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 54 281 4 232 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 42 247 4 227 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2008 46 288 9 251 3 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 31 257 6 281 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 26 252 6 284 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 34 265 11 310 3 0 14 0 637
2012 29 262 24 345 6 0 13 0 679
2013 31 273 32 308 1 0 15 0 660
2014 20 254 64 287 0 0 20 0 645
2015 31 203 77 267 0 0 19 0 597
2016 28 204 98 265 0 0 12 0 607
2017 29 226 89 251 0 0 21 0 616
2018 35 205 82 248 1 0 24 0 595
2019 50 205 60 237 2 0 17 0 571
2020 56 215 48 237 1 1 21 0 579
2021 70 251 41 170 1 0 16 0 549
2022 71 209 34 242 0 0 12 0 568
2023 87 196 23 256 0 0 12 0 574

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northlake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 530 36.0 14.7 n/a
1991 467 35.6 13.1 n/a
1992 497 30.4 16.3 28
1993 537 33.0 16.3 53.1
1994 547 31.0 17.6 43.3
1995 528 33.3 15.9 47.3
1996 528 33.3 15.9 47.3
1997 558 33.7 16.6 51.1
1998 552 32.0 17.3 48.6
1999 582 36.7 15.9 63.1
2000 606 36.4 16.6 60.2
2001 605 35.5 17.0 69.9
2002 589 38.2 15.4 69.4
2003 589 38.2 15.4 69.4
2004 566 36.4 15.5 69.8
2005 566 42.2 13.4 79.2
2006 572 42.0 13.6 86.2
2007 521 35.5 14.7 82.3
2008 597 36.8 16.2 79.7
2009 576 38.8 14.8 81.3
2010 570 41.0 13.8 82.3
2011 637 36.6 17.3 86.8
2012 679 37.9 17.8 84.2
2013 660 37.8 17.4 80.8
2014 645 38.1 16.8 84.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 86.4
2016 607 38.0 15.9 85.8
2017 616 39.0 15.7 82.6
2018 595 39.9 14.8 83.5
2019 571 41.6 13.7 82.3
2020 579 41.3 13.9 80.1
2021 549 41.2 13.3 74.3
2022 568 45.8 12.4 73.2
2023 574 42.6 13.4 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northlake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 530 36.0 14.7 n/a
1991 467 35.6 13.1 n/a
1992 497 30.4 16.3 28
1993 537 33.0 16.3 53.1
1994 547 31.0 17.6 43.3
1995 528 33.3 15.9 47.3
1996 528 33.3 15.9 47.3
1997 558 33.7 16.6 51.1
1998 552 32.0 17.3 48.6
1999 582 36.7 15.9 63.1
2000 606 36.4 16.6 60.2
2001 605 35.5 17.0 69.9
2002 589 38.2 15.4 69.4
2003 589 38.2 15.4 69.4
2004 566 36.4 15.5 69.8
2005 566 42.2 13.4 79.2
2006 572 42.0 13.6 86.2
2007 521 35.5 14.7 82.3
2008 597 36.8 16.2 79.7
2009 576 38.8 14.8 81.3
2010 570 41.0 13.8 82.3
2011 637 36.6 17.3 86.8
2012 679 37.9 17.8 84.2
2013 660 37.8 17.4 80.8
2014 645 38.1 16.8 84.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 86.4
2016 607 38.0 15.9 85.8
2017 616 39.0 15.7 82.6
2018 595 39.9 14.8 83.5
2019 571 41.6 13.7 82.3
2020 579 41.3 13.9 80.1
2021 549 41.2 13.3 74.3
2022 568 45.8 12.4 73.2
2023 574 42.6 13.4 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northlake Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,400 (15.2%) $7,791 (84.8%) $9,191
2020 $1,897 (20.0%) $7,585 (80.0%) $9,483
2021 $1,566 (14.6%) $9,130 (85.4%) $10,696

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northlake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2356th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2412th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Northlake Elementary)3452
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northlake Elementary)4837
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Northlake Elementary)4033
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Elementary)4232
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Northlake Elementary)4555
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Elementary)6746
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Northlake Elementary)2630
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Northlake Elementary)3458
 24%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Elementary)4649
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students571574
 0.5%
African American205196
 4.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6023
 61.7%
Hispanic237256
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White5087
 74%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%72.1%
 10.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northlake Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Northlake Elementary.

Students who attend Northlake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Highlands J H
High : Lake Highlands High School

Students at Northlake Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 34% African American, 15% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Northlake Elementary ranks 2959th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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