Serving 814 students in grades Kindergarten-8, William Northrup Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William Northrup Elementary serves the northern part of Alhambra, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Northrup Elementary School's student population of 814 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
814 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Northrup Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Northrup Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2414 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
60%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Northrup Elementary School's ranking?
William Northrup Elementary School is ranked #2414 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Northrup Elementary School often compared to?
William Northrup Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marguerita Elementary School, Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Northrup Elementary School?
814 students attend William Northrup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of William Northrup Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Northrup Elementary School?
William Northrup Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Northrup Elementary School offer ?
William Northrup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is William Northrup Elementary School part of?
William Northrup Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break Begins
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break Begins
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
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