- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
William Northrup Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060015310945 · Alhambra, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 23.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
William Northrup Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Northrup Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 814
William Northrup Elementary
814 students
What this shows William Northrup Elementary reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Northrup Elementary compares
William Northrup 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,955
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,056
- 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
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 (~814 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.