- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Northam Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northam Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063375005208
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northam Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northam Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northam Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northam Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063375005208 · La Puente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 21.7:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Northam Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northam Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 369
Northam Elementary
369 students
What this shows Northam Elementary reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northam Elementary compares
Northam Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
Asian 4.6%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Northam Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northam Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northam Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairgrove Academy
Standard public school
749 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northam Elementary
How many students attend Northam Elementary?
Northam Elementary has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northam Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northam Elementary?
85.3% of students at Northam Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northam Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northam Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northam Elementary?
Northam Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northam Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Northam Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Northam Elementary, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.