Serving 793 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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William Northrup Elementary School's student population of 793 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
William Northrup Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Northrup Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2406 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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William Northrup Elementary School is ranked #2406 out of 9,602 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 Park Elementary School, Marguerita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
793 students attend William Northrup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of William Northrup Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Northrup Elementary School?
William Northrup Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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