Northridge Elementary School
Northridge Elementary School serves 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Northridge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Northridge Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northridge Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #76 out of 1768 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 68% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Northridge Elementary School is Stem School Highlands Ranch (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bear Canyon Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Bear Canyon Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 509 students10
0.8 miles
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475 0.8 PK-6 509 - Littleton Stem School Highlands Ranch Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 1,816 student10
0.8 miles
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836 0.8 K-12 1,816 - Littleton Sand Creek Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 452 students10
1.1 miles
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600 1.1 PK-6 452 - Littleton Eldorado Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 492 students10
1.3 miles
1305 Timbervale Trail
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325 1.3 PK-6 492 - Littleton John Wesley Powell Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 951 students10
1.5 miles
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850 1.5 6-8 951
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