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Elementary· 19 schools in district

North Elementary

1200 WEST CRAIG STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837Moses Lake School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
282
Students
Total enrolled
$22,002
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 282 students in grades KG–05 in MOSES LAKE, Washington.
53% above average funding
District spends $22,002 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in MOSES LAKE, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 282 students. The district invests $22,002 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at North Elementary

282
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
89%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution136 male · 146 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility89%
National avg 52% · 251 students
Student Composition
23%
72%
Asian2%
White23%
Hispanic / Latino72%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530522000793

Academic Outcomes at North Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98837

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,002Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,002
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,681
Student Support$4,180
Administration$2,640
Operations$3,300
Other$2,200
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,002 spent per student, an estimated $9,747 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
76.8%
Local (property tax)
12.8%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,002/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 89% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Park Orchard Elementary SchoolVicki I. Groff Elementary SchoolPeninsula ElementaryGarden Heights Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Columbia Middle SchoolFrontier Middle SchoolEndeavor Middle School
↓
High School
Moses Lake High SchoolDigital Learning CenterMLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement ProgramColumbia Basin Technical Skills Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyGrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoses Lake School District →
Phone: (509)766-2654
NCES ID: 530522000793
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MOSES LAKE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moses Lake School District
High
Moses Lake High School
1,984 students · 09–12
● 46 opp64% FRL
Mid
Columbia Middle School
878 students · 06–08
● 46 opp63% FRL
Mid
Frontier Middle School
758 students · 06–08
● 46 opp72% FRL
Elem
Park Orchard Elementary School
439 students · KG–05
● 46 opp73% FRL
Elem
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
424 students · KG–05
● 46 opp57% FRL
Elem
Peninsula Elementary
416 students · KG–05
● 46 opp61% FRL
Elem
Garden Heights Elementary
396 students · KG–05
● 46 opp61% FRL
Elem
Sage Point Elementary School
360 students · KG–05
● 46 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1200 WEST CRAIG STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.