Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northmead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northmead Elementary serves the eastern part of Patterson, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northmead Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Character Counts and College is for Certain
School Rankings
Northmead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northmead Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#4892 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northmead Elementary School's ranking?
Northmead Elementary School is ranked #4892 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northmead Elementary School often compared to?
Northmead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Palmas Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Northmead Elementary School?
528 students attend Northmead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northmead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northmead Elementary School?
Northmead Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northmead Elementary School offer ?
Northmead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northmead Elementary School part of?
Northmead Elementary School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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