Northern Lights Elementary

www.superior.k12.wi.us

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northern Lights Elementary, located in Superior, Wisconsin, is a key institution within the School District of Superior. Serving students in the northern part of the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Northern Lights utilizes a structured curriculum aimed at meeting state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and community-based initiatives.

The school is dedicated to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the Superior school system, Northern Lights Elementary emphasizes inclusive practices and character building to help young learners thrive. For those looking for specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website provides comprehensive information and direct lines of communication for parents and community members.

453

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Lights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	14
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	48
American Indian	12

White
356 (78.6%)
Two or More
48 (10.6%)
Black
15 (3.3%)
Hispanic
14 (3.1%)
American Indian
12 (2.6%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Superior School District
Phone:	(715)395-6066
Website:	http://www.superior.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern Lights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern Lights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	46.4%
Male	243	53.6%

Elementary School K - 5th