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Northridge Elementary School

Summary:

Northridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longmont, Colorado, serving 304 students in grades PK-5 as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming its peers and ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools.

Northridge has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (83.22%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 17.65% to 84.96% Hispanic. This diverse student population may require targeted support and resources, as the school consistently lags behind the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.6% of Northridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's low ranking, between 798 and 914 out of 921-965 Colorado elementary schools over the past 10 years, places it in the lowest 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these challenges, Northridge's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13 over the past 3 years, could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and targeted interventions. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 76.32% to 83.62%, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's resources and support systems. Addressing these issues could potentially lead to improvements in academic achievement, as seen in nearby schools like Fall River Elementary, which outperforms Northridge by over 40 percentage points in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 19th Avenue
       Longmont, CO  80501-1812

(303) 772-3040

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,864 Help


Students who attend Northridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Longs Peak Middle School
High:    Longmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.2%
White:
15.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Compare Details Northridge Elementary School ranks worse than 86.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 30th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge Elementary School is $17,864, which is the 6th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.46 460th 808 43.1%
2005 29.60 619th 823 24.8%
2006 32.42 597th 829 28.0%
2007 24.44 676th 852 20.7%
2008 15.28 734th 849 13.5%
2009 16.95 739th 872 15.3%
2010 10.75 838th 925 9.4%
2011 9.95 851st 935 9.0%
2012 9.84 855th 935 8.6%
2013 8.21 890th 954 6.7%
2014 10.32 894th 962 7.1%
2015 10.29 901st 938 3.9%
2016 15.56 789th 914 13.7%
2017 13.95 823rd 929 11.4%
2018 12.78 835th 917 8.9%
2019 16.50 813th 965 15.8%
2022 8.80 894th 921 2.9%
2023 15.74 798th 933 14.5%
2024 14.64 814th 943 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Northridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.68 585th 758 22.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Northridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.46 730th 764 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 413 1 8 27 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1989 411 1 8 35 4 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 346 2 6 27 8 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 346 6 5 33 4 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 470 0 9 42 10 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 492 0 9 35 9 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 461 3 14 43 9 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 460 0 12 54 11 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 460 0 12 54 11 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 488 2 11 52 11 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 456 2 6 55 10 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 439 3 11 60 7 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 397 4 6 75 10 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 373 8 5 81 10 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 286 14 7 156 8 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 286 14 7 156 8 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 248 10 6 189 5 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 224 6 4 224 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 173 9 7 251 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 137 7 11 273 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 111 5 5 272 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 108 5 3 301 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 99 5 1 306 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2011 69 0 2 319 1 0 1 0 392
2012 65 0 0 302 1 0 1 0 369
2013 59 1 1 311 1 0 0 0 373
2014 45 1 0 343 1 1 1 0 392
2015 44 2 1 323 0 0 2 0 372
2016 51 0 0 326 0 0 0 0 377
2017 47 1 0 341 0 0 1 0 390
2018 43 1 0 329 0 0 4 0 377
2019 45 1 1 281 0 0 5 0 333
2020 46 0 2 277 0 0 3 0 328
2021 27 0 2 253 2 0 3 0 287
2022 42 2 1 261 2 0 5 0 313
2023 46 0 1 253 0 0 4 0 304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 20.1 22.4 n/a
1989 459 22.3 20.5 8.9
1990 389 22.0 17.6 14.1
1991 394 18.3 21.5 11.4
1992 531 22.5 23.6 10.9
1993 545 24.6 22.2 11
1994 530 24.0 22.1 11.3
1995 537 25.6 21.0 11.2
1996 537 25.6 21.0 11.2
1997 564 24.8 22.7 14.7
1998 529 24.4 21.7 15.9
1999 520 24.6 21.1 11.9
2000 492 26.7 18.4 17.1
2001 477 26.2 18.2 18.9
2002 471 29.5 16.0 29.7
2003 471 29.5 16.0 29.7
2004 458 28.4 16.1 36.7
2005 461 27.8 16.6 45.6
2006 442 25.3 17.5 58.8
2007 429 25.4 16.9 67.6
2008 396 24.6 16.1 77
2009 418 27.2 15.4 77.5
2010 413 28.9 14.2 86.7
2011 392 28.4 13.7 87.5
2012 369 25.6 14.3 83.5
2013 373 24.6 15.1 88.7
2014 392 27.8 14.0 86.2
2015 372 28.0 13.2 83.9
2016 377 26.0 14.5 84.9
2017 390 27.5 14.1 83.1
2018 377 27.2 13.8 82.5
2019 333 26.0 12.8 82
2020 328 23.3 14.0 76.5
2021 287 22.4 12.7 83.6
2022 313 23.9 13.0 77.6
2023 304 24.0 12.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 20.1 22.4 n/a
1989 459 22.3 20.5 8.9
1990 389 22.0 17.6 14.1
1991 394 18.3 21.5 11.4
1992 531 22.5 23.6 10.9
1993 545 24.6 22.2 11
1994 530 24.0 22.1 11.3
1995 537 25.6 21.0 11.2
1996 537 25.6 21.0 11.2
1997 564 24.8 22.7 14.7
1998 529 24.4 21.7 15.9
1999 520 24.6 21.1 11.9
2000 492 26.7 18.4 17.1
2001 477 26.2 18.2 18.9
2002 471 29.5 16.0 29.7
2003 471 29.5 16.0 29.7
2004 458 28.4 16.1 36.7
2005 461 27.8 16.6 45.6
2006 442 25.3 17.5 58.8
2007 429 25.4 16.9 67.6
2008 396 24.6 16.1 77
2009 418 27.2 15.4 77.5
2010 413 28.9 14.2 86.7
2011 392 28.4 13.7 87.5
2012 369 25.6 14.3 83.5
2013 373 24.6 15.1 88.7
2014 392 27.8 14.0 86.2
2015 372 28.0 13.2 83.9
2016 377 26.0 14.5 84.9
2017 390 27.5 14.1 83.1
2018 377 27.2 13.8 82.5
2019 333 26.0 12.8 82
2020 328 23.3 14.0 76.5
2021 287 22.4 12.7 83.6
2022 313 23.9 13.0 77.6
2023 304 24.0 12.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northridge Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,947
2020 $14,096
2021 $14,496
2022 $15,449
2023 $17,864

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 813th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 798th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Elementary School)15.912.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.340.7
 0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Northridge Elementary School)21.324.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Elementary School)15.88.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.746.7
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4844.1
 3.9%
4th Grade Math (Northridge Elementary School)710.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Northridge Elementary School)3019.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge Elementary School)4026.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Northridge Elementary School)2014.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northridge Elementary School)22.722.9
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Northridge Elementary School)15.316.7
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students333304
 8.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic281253
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White4546
 2.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%76.3%
 5.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Northridge Elementary School.

Northridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Northridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longs Peak Middle School
High : Longmont High School

Students at Northridge Elementary School are 83% Hispanic, 15% White, 1% Two or more races.


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