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Northridge Elementary School vs. Summit View Elementary School

Should you attend Northridge Elementary School or Summit View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northridge Elementary School
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Summit View Elementary School
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Northridge Elementary School ranks 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 5%)

Summit View Elementary School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Summit View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
565 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit View Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#27 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
#83 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 5% in CO)
66%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Summit View Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
72
38
Grade 1 Students
66
46
Grade 2 Students
96
40
Grade 3 Students
76
35
Grade 4 Students
85
61
Grade 5 Students
86
68
Grade 6 Students
84
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
61%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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