Northridge Elementary School

5150 Cocoa Palm Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 20%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northridge Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
20%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
28%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Northridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Northridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
33%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Northridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northridge Elementary School often compared to?
Northridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl Legette Elementary School, Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Northridge Elementary School?
327 students attend Northridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Northridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northridge Elementary School offer ?
Northridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northridge Elementary School part of?
Northridge Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 20%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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