Northern Lights Elementary

www.superior.k12.wi.us

491 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.

491

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Lights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	24
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	76
American Indian	17

White
349 (71.1 %)
Two or More
76 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.9 %)
Black
21 (4.3 %)
American Indian
17 (3.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 40

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 85