Great Northern Elementary

44 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Great Northern Elementary is a public school located in the Peaceful Valley/Northwest area of Spokane, Washington. As part of the Spokane Public Schools district, the school serves a neighborhood-focused community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic development for students in the primary grade levels. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By focusing on core academic standards and offering various enrichment opportunities, Great Northern aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Its location in Spokane provides students with access to a blend of residential surroundings and proximity to regional resources, fostering a stable environment for early childhood education.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Northern Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
38 (86.4%)
American Indian
3 (6.8%)
Hispanic
2 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Great Northern School District
Phone:	(509)747-7714
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Great Northern Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	4
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	8
Grade 3	5
Grade 4	9
Grade 5	3
Grade 6	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Great Northern Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	22	50%
Male	22	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)