Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Northlake Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Northlake Hills Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Castaic, CA, covering an area of approximately 118.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northlake Hills Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Northlake Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northlake Hills Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2257 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northlake Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Northlake Hills Elementary School is ranked #2257 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northlake Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Northlake Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Castaic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Northlake Hills Elementary School?
556 students attend Northlake Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northlake Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northlake Hills Elementary School?
Northlake Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northlake Hills Elementary School offer ?
Northlake Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Northlake Hills Elementary School part of?
Northlake Hills Elementary School is part of Castaic Union School District.
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