Enrollment
814
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alhambra, CA
William Northrup Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Northrup Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310945
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Northrup Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Northrup Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Northrup Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Northrup Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Northrup Elementary
William Northrup Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alhambra, California, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 814 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #64, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Alhambra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martha Baldwin Elementary (923 students): William Northrup Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 25.6:1).
Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students) and Alhambra High (2,056 students) alongside William Northrup Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Northrup Elementary compares
William Northrup Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 5.9%
White 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, William Northrup Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Unified, which includes William Northrup Elementary.
$16,930
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 63.4%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William Northrup Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Northrup Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Alhambra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Marguerita Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Northrup Elementary
How many students attend William Northrup Elementary?
William Northrup Elementary has 814 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alhambra, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Northrup Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Northrup Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Northrup Elementary?
49.3% of students at William Northrup Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Northrup Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Northrup Elementary is Asian at 59.8% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Northrup Elementary?
William Northrup Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Northrup Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, William Northrup Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, 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 Alhambra on the city page.
Is William Northrup Elementary a good school?
William Northrup Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides William Northrup Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.
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