Northridge Elementary School
Tel:
(316)284-6540
- Northridge Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Northridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northridge Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #257 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 72% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northridge Elementary School is Newton Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chisholm Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Santa Fe 5/6 Center (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newton Newton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1032 students
0.8 miles
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 0.8 9-12 1032 - Newton E3 (entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) Alternative School
Charter School
1.0 miles
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 1.0 n/a n/a - Newton Santa Fe 5/6 Center Grades: 5-6 | 501 students
1.0 miles
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6270 1.0 5-6 501 - Newton Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 251 students
1.4 miles
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6570 1.4 PK-4 251 - Newton Slate Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 334 students
1.6 miles
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6550 1.6 PK-4 334
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