Is Northridge School a good school?

Northridge School ranks 112 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northridge School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Northridge School.

What is the racial makeup of Northridge School?

Students at Northridge School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Northridge School attend?

Students who attend Northridge School usually go on to attend: High : Timpanogos High

Northridge School

Summary:

Northridge School is an elementary school in Orem, Utah, serving 462 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northridge School consistently performs above the state and district averages in RISE test scores, with its 3rd-grade students scoring 66.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Alpine District's 53.7% and the state's 46.7%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Utah elementary schools, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 22.7 students per teacher. Additionally, Northridge School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 20.13%, compared to some nearby schools that have rates as high as 67.31%.

When compared to other schools in the area, Northridge School stands out for its higher academic performance and stronger statewide ranking. However, some nearby schools, such as Foothill School, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with Foothill School ranking among the top 10 elementary schools in Utah.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1660 N 50 E
Orem, UT 84057

(801) 610-8114

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,587

Students who attend Northridge School usually attend:

High:

Timpanogos High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Compare Details Northridge School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 21^st among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge School is $7,587, which is the 12^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Alpine District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northridge School 112^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Northridge School in the ranking list.)

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Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	73.04	116^th	498	76.7%
2009	80.18	61^st	509	88.0%
2010	75.51	99^th	518	80.9%
2011	81.78	46^th	563	91.8%
2012	74.50	119^th	579	79.4%
2013	75.01	114^th	576	80.2%
2014	78.14	82^nd	509	83.9%
2015	62.58	199^th	537	62.9%
2016	56.97	235^th	533	55.9%
2017	41.40	335^th	526	36.3%
2018	50.03	275^th	528	47.9%
2019	59.90	225^th	572	60.7%
2021	63.28	198^th	559	64.6%
2022	80.23	92^nd	551	83.3%
2023	81.07	89^th	561	84.1%
2024	77.09	112^th	561	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Northridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	71.05	113^th	435	74.0%
2023	75.06	87^th	428	79.7%
2024	70.27	103^rd	429	76.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 20, 2013

I love the teachers at Northridge. They are very experienced and really love the kids. The specialty classes, science, computers, music and art are phenomenal. You could not ask for better extra curricular activities. The choir is the best in Utah (Don Harvie is a master teacher and musician), the orchestra amazing, award winning ballroom teams, and an art club and show that is like a high school. The parents at this school could not be any better to work with and the type of kids here reflects great parenting. Running club has been a great addition over the last few years and kids are feeling the benefits. This school has the reputation at the junior high of, "Oh you're from Northridge-you'll do great here." My 6th grade learned how to design a website in computers, we have a school website for all kinds of educational computer games for all levels you can access at home. In music they really learn music, and in art the techniques in drawing, pottery (we have kiln) and painting are taught in a fun way. All learners thrive from the advanced to the child who may struggle. Our Stars Reading program has 40 volunteers from this great community that help twice a week. Our annual 3k bring the whole neighborhood together as does our school carnival and many, many other great activities planned by our dedicated PTA and SCC. This school is why we bought our house here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northridge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1078	0	33	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1122
1989	949	0	28	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	984
1990	1003	0	25	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	1034
1991	1069	1	24	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1992	1083	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1086
1993	1136	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1994	1194	2	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	1205
1995	1076	0	7	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1996	1076	0	7	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1997	933	3	23	6	14	n/a	n/a	0	979
1998	920	3	33	24	11	n/a	n/a	0	991
1999	988	2	25	25	6	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2000	861	2	25	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	914
2001	830	4	27	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	891
2002	757	8	29	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	827
2003	757	8	29	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	827
2004	751	1	36	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	819
2005	701	1	37	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	779
2006	677	1	43	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	769
2007	674	3	46	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
2008	695	1	41	61	0	n/a	n/a	1	799
2009	663	2	36	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	762
2010	575	4	28	51	1	n/a	n/a	105	764
2011	631	6	19	60	5	12	9	0	742
2012	650	4	23	54	4	7	11	0	753
2013	651	5	21	39	3	3	11	0	733
2014	638	6	20	47	3	1	20	0	735
2015	603	6	13	42	2	2	19	0	687
2016	624	6	11	46	2	1	30	0	720
2017	644	7	9	46	1	2	29	0	738
2018	642	8	6	55	1	6	24	0	742
2019	608	8	4	54	0	3	20	0	697
2020	608	5	2	55	0	5	22	0	697
2021	547	4	3	48	0	3	23	0	628
2022	473	4	3	37	0	3	23	0	543
2023	398	3	4	39	0	4	14	0	462

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1122	34.0	33.0	n/a
1989	984	33.0	29.8	n/a
1990	1034	33.2	31.1	6.4
1991	1101	33.6	32.7	4.7
1992	1086	34.8	31.2	4
1993	1142	36.5	31.3	7
1994	1205	39.5	30.5	7.2
1995	1101	44.0	25.0	3.6
1996	1101	44.0	25.0	3.6
1997	979	40.8	24.0	6.3
1998	991	39.0	25.4	4.7
1999	1046	38.8	27.0	9.7
2000	914	37.8	24.2	9.4
2001	891	32.9	27.1	10.2
2002	827	30.1	27.5	17.5
2003	827	30.1	27.5	17.5
2004	819	30.3	27.0	19.5
2005	779	30.7	25.4	17.1
2006	769	33.0	23.3	19
2007	774	32.0	24.2	1
2008	799	29.3	27.3	14.8
2009	762	21.8	25.7	16.5
2010	764	26.8	28.5	31.4
2011	742	25.8	28.6	26.5
2012	753	26.1	28.8	28.7
2013	733	26.7	27.4	36
2014	735	25.8	28.4	25.9
2015	687	n/a	n/a	20.5
2016	720	n/a	n/a	19.2
2017	738	25.8	28.5	14.9
2018	742	n/a	n/a	11.5
2019	697	30.2	23.0	8.3
2020	697	28.8	24.1	22.1
2021	628	n/a	n/a	16.1
2022	543	22.5	24.0	17.5
2023	462	20.3	22.7	20.1

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1122	34.0	33.0	n/a
1989	984	33.0	29.8	n/a
1990	1034	33.2	31.1	6.4
1991	1101	33.6	32.7	4.7
1992	1086	34.8	31.2	4
1993	1142	36.5	31.3	7
1994	1205	39.5	30.5	7.2
1995	1101	44.0	25.0	3.6
1996	1101	44.0	25.0	3.6
1997	979	40.8	24.0	6.3
1998	991	39.0	25.4	4.7
1999	1046	38.8	27.0	9.7
2000	914	37.8	24.2	9.4
2001	891	32.9	27.1	10.2
2002	827	30.1	27.5	17.5
2003	827	30.1	27.5	17.5
2004	819	30.3	27.0	19.5
2005	779	30.7	25.4	17.1
2006	769	33.0	23.3	19
2007	774	32.0	24.2	1
2008	799	29.3	27.3	14.8
2009	762	21.8	25.7	16.5
2010	764	26.8	28.5	31.4
2011	742	25.8	28.6	26.5
2012	753	26.1	28.8	28.7
2013	733	26.7	27.4	36
2014	735	25.8	28.4	25.9
2015	687	n/a	n/a	20.5
2016	720	n/a	n/a	19.2
2017	738	25.8	28.5	14.9
2018	742	n/a	n/a	11.5
2019	697	30.2	23.0	8.3
2020	697	28.8	24.1	22.1
2021	628	n/a	n/a	16.1
2022	543	22.5	24.0	17.5
2023	462	20.3	22.7	20.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northridge School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (5.5%)	$7,171 (94.5%)	$7,587

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 561 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)	67.4	50.9	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	52.7	52.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)	73.6	54.4	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)	58.2	62.2	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53.5	52.6	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)	53.3	69.9	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.1	58.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Northridge School)	58.2	74	15.8%
4th Grade Science (Alpine District)	59	57.7	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)	53.1	75.9	22.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	56.2	58.7	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)	32	57.4	25.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	53.6	53.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Northridge School)	57.6	66.7	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Alpine District)	60.3	58.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northridge School)	43	62.2	19.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northridge School)	37	48.4	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Northridge School)	51	65.5	14.5%
6th Grade Science (Alpine District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	697	462	33.7%
African American	8	3	62.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	54	39	27.8%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	608	398	34.5%
Two or More Races	20	14	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.3%	20.1%	11.8%

Schools Near Northridge School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	1660 N 50 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8114	462	20	22.7	20.1%	398 (86.1%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.0%)	77.1	112^th of 561 public elementary schools	80.0%		81.1	89^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.1%	23	66.7	56.3	57.2	65.5	73.3	68.5	43.4	50.9	65.5	53.9	64.4	$7,587	$416	$7,171
Windsor School	Public	PK, KG-6	1315 N Main	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8124	569	27	20.7	48.5%	242 (42.5%)	1 (0.2%)	293 (51.5%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.3%)	14 (2.5%)	38.6	360^th of 561 public elementary schools	35.8%		38.6	355^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.7%	5	45.0	42.1	44.6	40.6	43.8	38.2	44.8	29.7	39.5	54.6	36.9	$9,191	$1,646	$7,544
Rocky Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-6	55 S 500 E	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8117	604	27	22.5	26.0%	415 (68.7%)	10 (1.7%)	149 (24.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.8%)	76.4	116^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.3%		69.3	153^rd of 561 public elementary schools	72.7%	37	42.3	61.2	72.0	62.6	47.9	68.6	54.1	44.0	69.2	72.0	72.0	$7,041	$342	$6,699
Timpanogos Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	70 S 100 E	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Timpanogos Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 785-4979	520	24	21.9	6.7%	365 (70.2%)	4 (0.8%)	108 (20.8%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.5%)	28.8	411^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.7%		29.4	396^th of 561 public elementary schools	29.4%	15	26.5	35.2	21.3		39.6	48.2	46.9		44.4	27.7		$6,663	$118	$6,545
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-6	1035 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8115	710	28	25.3	26.3%	469 (66.1%)	2 (0.3%)	188 (26.5%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	34 (4.8%)	85	59^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.5	72^nd of 561 public elementary schools	87.2%	13	67.0	70.1	73.5	63.9	54.0	53.5	61.7	56.6	67.5	78.2	82.0	$6,812	$261	$6,551
Bonneville School	Public	PK, KG-6	1245 N 800 W	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8101	566	28	20.2	48.4%	341 (60.2%)	2 (0.4%)	165 (29.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.6%)	22 (3.9%)	32.7	393^rd of 561 public elementary schools	29.9%		46.9	301^st of 561 public elementary schools	46.3%	92	33.3	23.6	47.9	34.2	25.4	42.6	44.2	36.9	37.6	54.3	43.6	$8,335	$1,176	$7,159
Lindon School	Public	PK, KG-6	30 N Main	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8111	639	24	26.9	21.0%	522 (81.7%)	4 (0.6%)	68 (10.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	36 (5.6%)	82.4	78^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.1%		83.6	70^th of 561 public elementary schools	87.5%	8	53.0	52.9	68.1	67.4	57.4	72.0	82.8	46.5	64.1	81.2	69.7	$7,009	$359	$6,650
Aspen School	Public	PK, KG-6	945 W 2000 N	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8100	421	18	23.6	27.3%	329 (78.1%)	3 (0.7%)	56 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	24 (5.7%)	71.9	145^th of 561 public elementary schools	74.2%		71.9	138^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.4%	7	69.5	50.0	55.0	55.8	69.0	54.1	55.0	55.8	49.2	55.0	66.0	$8,054	$411	$7,643
Foothill School	Public	PK, KG-6	921 N 1240 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8107	582	23	25.1	21.0%	487 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.6%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)	17 (2.9%)	96.2	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.5	9^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.4%	2	72.3	68.2	76.0	81.0	79.3	76.8	75.4	75.8	85.9	83.8	81.7	$7,563	$394	$7,169
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	658 W 150 North	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8120	621	29	21.6	67.3%	217 (34.9%)	4 (0.6%)	365 (58.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	22 (3.5%)	16.6	468^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.6	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%	19	39.1	27.1	31.5	32.3	25.3	27.7	25.5	26.3	27.4	30.4	38.5

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Student/Teacher Ratio Northridge School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge School

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