William Northrup Elementary School
Tel:
(626)943-6620
- William Northrup Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- William Northrup Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Northrup Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Northrup Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4077 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 42% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Northrup Elementary School is Alhambra High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garfield Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Alhambra High School Grades: 9-12 | 2512 students
0.3 miles
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6910 0.3 9-12 2512 - Alhambra Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 643 students
0.3 miles
110 W. Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-3380 0.3 K-8 643 - Alhambra Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 752 students
0.4 miles
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-3640 0.4 K-8 752 - Alhambra Century High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
0.6 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6680 0.6 9-12 116 - Alhambra Independence High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
0.6 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6681 0.6 9-12 89
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