At a glance
Reported students
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
44
Great Northern Elementary: 44 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 30
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.1:1
What the reported data says about Great Northern Elementary
Great Northern Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Spokane. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Great Northern School District. NCES reports 44 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (6.8%). English learners represent 20% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Great Northern Elementary
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.4%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Great Northern Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browne Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 316 | 2.8 mi |
| Finch Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 375 | 3.1 mi |
| Westview Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 328 | 3.1 mi |
| Indian Trail Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 303 | 3.2 mi |
| Holmes Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 378 | 3.4 mi |
| Audubon Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 398 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Great Northern Elementary
What grades does Great Northern Elementary serve?
Great Northern Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Northern School District.
How many students attend Great Northern Elementary?
Great Northern Elementary reported 44 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.
Is Great Northern Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Great Northern Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Great Northern School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Great Northern Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Great Northern Elementary in?
Great Northern Elementary is part of Great Northern School District, based in Spokane, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Great Northern Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Browne Elementary (2.8 mi), Finch Elementary (3.1 mi), Westview Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.