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Northlake Elementary

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Northlake Elementary ranks 2293 rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2293^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Northlake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school (PK-5) in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, TX, serving 414 students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).

Northlake Elementary presents a unique picture for parents. Overall, the school ranks in the 50th percentile statewide, earning a 3-star rating, which places it in a "typical" performance zone. However, this average ranking masks a significant internal story: the school is exceptionally effective for its White students, ranking in the 99th percentile, while simultaneously struggling to serve its economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the 7th percentile. This stark 92-percentile-point gap is the school's most defining characteristic. The school is also an outlier in its immediate neighborhood, surrounded by high-performing schools like White Rock Elementary (94th percentile) and Lake Highlands Elementary (97th percentile), making its 50th percentile ranking a clear contrast. Interestingly, Wallace Elementary, located less than a mile away, has a similar percentage of students from low-income families but consistently outperforms Northlake in most subjects, suggesting that the school's challenges are not solely demographic.

There are a few bright spots and signs of change. The school has shown recent improvement for its Special Education students, jumping from the 24th to the 57th percentile, which could offer a model for addressing other challenges. Additionally, the school's demographic profile is shifting, with the percentage of economically disadvantaged students dropping from 72% to 62% in recent years, and its overall rank has slightly improved during this period. For parents, the key takeaway is that Northlake is a school at a crossroads: it has proven it can achieve top-tier results for some students, but its future success hinges on replicating that success for all its students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.

414

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,340

Per pupil spending ?

61.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238-4107

(469) 593-2300

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Northlake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Highlands Middle
High:	Lake Highlands High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.0%

Hispanic:

29.7%

White:

21.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg53%

Texas avg51%

2,293^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 36Elementary Schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

356^th of 951Richardson Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	2293 of 4627	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	2173 of 4651	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.5	2986 of 4710	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	2412 of 4647	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	2340 of 4581	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	2179 of 4578	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.9	2356 of 4479	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.1	2079 of 4359	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	29.2	3198 of 4329	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.0	3426 of 4286	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.6	3356 of 4320	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.6	3331 of 4260	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.1	3081 of 4221	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	47.8	2408 of 4206	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.3	1792 of 4095	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.6	1555 of 3937	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.5	1742 of 3884	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.8	2214 of 3768	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.0	2350 of 3724	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.8	2248 of 3476	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.3	1915 of 3475	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	34.1	2710 of 3465	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.1	1698 of 2406	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.8	1188 of 1905	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	1312 of 2443	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.3	695 of 2443	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	973 of 2421	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.3	1132 of 2444	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.9	847 of 2515	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	545 of 2483	78.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	5.6	1008 of 1045	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.5	983 of 1009	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.8	900 of 1005	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	45.3	2425 of 4461	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.4	1671 of 4331	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	1761 of 4295	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	1874 of 4240	55.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.7	1364 of 1643	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.2	2372 of 2918	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.8	2931 of 3668	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.2	2457 of 3556	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.0	1765 of 3487	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.7	1431 of 3446	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.9	1521 of 3333	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	1586 of 3226	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	1485 of 4575	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	1256 of 3744	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	2231 of 4658	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	1899 of 4588	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	1519 of 4561	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	1859 of 4499	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	2178 of 4348	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.0	2230 of 4306	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	2599 of 3075	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	61.7	1188 of 2619	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.5	784 of 2980	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	67 of 2958	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	82.8	99 of 3006	96.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.9	3474 of 4413	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.9	2200 of 3644	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.2	3415 of 4465	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.9	3429 of 4401	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.0	2297 of 4376	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.9	1757 of 4329	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.1	1987 of 4188	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	1688 of 4168	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	18.4	4193 of 4520	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	30.9	2844 of 3705	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.0	3706 of 4594	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	56.4	1740 of 4521	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	2477 of 4477	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.8	1771 of 4451	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	1723 of 4309	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.6	1176 of 4264	72.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	3268 of 4582	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.6	2349 of 3739	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.3	3109 of 4647	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	2636 of 4585	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	3058 of 4563	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	2400 of 4498	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.9	2401 of 4357	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.3	1973 of 4319	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.1	2389 of 4301	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.9	1520 of 3549	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.1	3276 of 4292	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.4	2514 of 4086	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.3	1755 of 3952	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.1	1880 of 3799	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.6	1940 of 3684	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.7	970 of 3558	72.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	94.2	34 of 3006	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	83.4	256 of 2612	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	36 of 3108	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	174 of 3106	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	121 of 3082	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.0	179 of 3082	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	89.7	130 of 3142	95.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)99th percentile+48 vs school

Female (2026)68th percentile+17 vs school

At Risk (2022)46th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)44th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)29th percentile-21 vs school

Male (2026)29th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2026)21st percentile-29 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)17th percentile-33 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)15th percentile-35 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)7th percentile-43 vs school

Asian (2024)4th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading49%-5 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

This school is wonderful! We bought our home in the neighborhood last summer and were excited to send our son to Northlake. He started Kindergarten this year and has had a wonderful experience. The new principal at this school has turned it around and the staff and teachers are amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 10, 2012

Very disappointed in this school. Our student's teacher is overwhelmed and unable to spend time teaching as she is constantly dealing with the unruly students. The learning expectations are very low. Parent involvement is non-existent unless you want to work with a very disorganized PTA. Horrible experience here! I agree with the previous post: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!! (unless you are looking for a daycare and not a learning establishment!) Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, January 9, 2012

The "leadership" at Northlake Elementary is weak. There are no school-wide paramenters governing student expectations, nor are there any systems in place to encourage over-all success of students' behaviors. Teachers appear overwhelmed and under-supported. I work here, and I hate that I got myself involved in this situation. Don't send your children here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Northlake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10059 Ravensway Dr	Dallas	75238	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-2300	414	36	11.6	61.8%	88 (21.3%)	174 (42.0%)	123 (29.7%)	14 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	46.6	2293^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	50.4%		49.4	2173^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	53.3%	120							48.0	47.4	51.6	49.3	45.6	40.3		$9,340
Wallace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9921 Kirkhaven Dr	Dallas	75238	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-2600	654	44	14.8	55.7%	190 (29.1%)	95 (14.5%)	281 (43.0%)	76 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	47.6	2231^st of 4627 public elementary schools	51.8%		53.6	1925^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.6%	306				10.0			35.6	55.3	62.8	40.5	43.2	49.5		$12,143
White Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9229 Chiswell Rd	Dallas	75238	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-2700	868	65	13.3	22.8%	560 (64.5%)	126 (14.5%)	148 (17.1%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.9%)	91.9	295^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.6%		92.9	272^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	94.2%	23							67.2	79.6	85.5	61.9	76.6	77.1	100.0	$9,087
Lake Highlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9501 Ferndale Rd	Dallas	75238	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-2100	704	49	14.4	25.0%	432 (61.4%)	21 (3.0%)	223 (31.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.8%)	96.1	125^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.1	266^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.3%	141	50.0	0.0	33.3				80.5	81.6	80.8	76.0	79.6	84.9		$9,332
Merriman Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 Winedale Dr	Dallas	75231	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-2800	446	37	12.0	33.9%	239 (53.6%)	110 (24.7%)	71 (15.9%)	16 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	78	834^th of 4627 public elementary schools	82.0%		74.3	955^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.5%	121							66.7	63.4	64.3	55.4	62.2	65.7		$11,950
Skyview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9229 Meadowknoll Dr	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-2400	802	44	18.0	87.5%	37 (4.6%)	246 (30.7%)	374 (46.6%)	116 (14.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	4.4	4597^th of 4627 public elementary schools	0.6%		9.5	4503^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	3.2%	94	19.4	13.0	29.4				16.2	10.8	22.5	12.6	10.8	25.3		$10,276
Moss Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Moss Farm Ln	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-2200	467	37	12.7	19.5%	299 (64.0%)	75 (16.1%)	65 (13.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	80.8	728^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.3%		78.6	804^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.7%	76							64.8	77.8	82.8	44.3	60.6	66.2		$11,247
Forest Lane Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	9663 Forest Ln	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-1850	625	46	13.7	94.9%	33 (5.3%)	341 (54.6%)	152 (24.3%)	67 (10.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	25.1	3746^th of 4627 public elementary schools	19.0%		13.2	4367^th of 4651 public elementary schools	6.1%	621							42.4	37.5	36.8	32.9	35.4	35.3		$12,319
Aikin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12300 Pleasant Vly Dr	Dallas	75243	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 593-1820	449	32	13.8	85.3%	47 (10.5%)	156 (34.7%)	124 (27.6%)	101 (22.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.6%)	10	4484^th of 4627 public elementary schools	3.1%		13.6	4352^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	6.4%	132							16.4	27.3	30.5	12.1	26.8	35.0		$10,706
Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows	Public	PK, KG-5	8939 Whitewing Ln	Dallas	75238	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-5200	676	38	18.0	98.7%	21 (3.1%)	132 (19.5%)	506 (74.9%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	29	3496^th of 4627 public elementary schools	24.4%		42.3	2620^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.7%	876	32.7	42.4	45.7		11.1	20.0	26.5	29.6	53.1	29.4	43.4	38.4		$11,223

Frequently Asked Questions about Northlake Elementary

What schools do graduates of Northlake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northlake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Highlands Middle
High : Lake Highlands High School

What district is Northlake Elementary in?

Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

Is Northlake Elementary a good school?

Northlake Elementary ranks 2293^rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northlake Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 414 students attended Northlake Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Northlake Elementary?

Students at Northlake Elementary are 42% African American, 30% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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