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Northern Hills Elementary School

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Northern Hills Elementary School ranks 115 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

115^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Northern Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving 696 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edmond School District, which is ranked 63 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Northern Hills Elementary School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, currently at 115th out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. Its student performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the Edmond district and state averages. The school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 19.0%, and has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.33% in 2021-2022 to 48.85% in 2023-2024.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Edmond district, such as Chisholm Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and Russell Dougherty Elementary, Northern Hills Elementary School generally performs at a lower level, with lower statewide rankings, poorer student performance on standardized tests, and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. Addressing these challenges could be an area of focus for the school and district.

708

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,254

Per pupil spending ?

46.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 East Wayne Street
Edmond, OK 73034-3034

(405) 340-2975

District: Edmond

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sequoyah Middle School
High:	North High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Hispanic:

13.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (39% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg43%

Oklahoma avg27%

115^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Edmond

63^rd of 452Edmond among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	115 of 614	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	40.6	250 of 389	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.7	106 of 276	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.7	58 of 323	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	128 of 646	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.2	103 of 411	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	136 of 406	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.7	105 of 407	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	77 of 498	84.5%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	147 of 957	84.6%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	128 of 846	84.9%	★★★★☆
2010	85.3	49 of 845	94.2%	★★★★★
2009	88.8	37 of 840	95.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	43.9	275 of 502	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	353 of 506	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	79.2	49 of 289	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	103 of 403	74.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics45%+19 vs state

English Language Arts I37%+11 vs state

Science36%+6 vs state

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Amazing teachers and staff. My son’s confidence has really grown, he’s learning & excelling. He loves attending school here. Schools are only as great as the parent involvement, please get involved at your school!! Close Quote

Schools Near Northern Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Northern Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 East Wayne Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2975	708	44	16.2	46.9%	380 (53.7%)	86 (12.1%)	92 (13.0%)	13 (1.8%)	18 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	116 (16.4%)	75.1	115^th of 614 public elementary schools	81.3%		40.6	250^th of 389 public elementary schools	35.7%	135	41.0	31.0	41.0	37.0	47.0	43.0	46.0	45.0	36.0	36.0	$11,254
Russell Dougherty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 North Boulevard	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2985	286	16	17.8	15.0%	197 (68.9%)	3 (1.0%)	20 (7.0%)	8 (2.8%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.0%)	96.4	15^th of 614 public elementary schools	97.6%		87	37^th of 389 public elementary schools	90.5%	22	59.0	40.0	61.0	53.0	64.0	71.0	61.0	65.0	71.0	71.0	$10,620
Will Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 East Ninth Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2995	687	46	14.9	52.4%	379 (55.2%)	43 (6.3%)	133 (19.4%)	16 (2.3%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (14.4%)	65.6	182^nd of 614 public elementary schools	70.4%		49.7	187^th of 389 public elementary schools	51.9%	5	42.0	47.0	32.0	40.0	43.0	49.0	17.0	37.0	28.0	28.0	$11,739
Clegern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 South Jackson Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2955	425	22	19.1	22.1%	272 (64.0%)	20 (4.7%)	40 (9.4%)	20 (4.7%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.6%)	98.9	1^st of 614 public elementary schools	99.8%		97.7	4^th of 389 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	78.0	61.0	72.0	70.0	68.0	76.0	60.0	67.0	74.0	74.0	$9,807
John Ross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Thomas Drive	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2970	646	40	16.3	40.7%	378 (58.5%)	57 (8.8%)	90 (13.9%)	26 (4.0%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (12.7%)	76.9	106^th of 614 public elementary schools	82.7%		71	95^th of 389 public elementary schools	75.6%	11	42.0	44.0	38.0	42.0	43.0	48.0	37.0	43.0	39.0	39.0	$11,001
Ida Freeman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 West Hurd Street	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2965	429	34	12.6	70.6%	165 (38.5%)	90 (21.0%)	98 (22.8%)	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.9%)	27.6	455^th of 614 public elementary schools	25.9%					(n/a)	23.0	18.0	19.0	20.0	32.0	18.0	7.0	18.0	16.0	16.0	$12,942
Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 West Eighth Street	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2990	535	36	14.8	75.3%	189 (35.3%)	95 (17.8%)	151 (28.2%)	16 (3.0%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	74 (13.8%)	35.2	405^th of 614 public elementary schools	34.0%		11.8	366^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.9%	39	28.0	14.0	27.0	24.0	33.0	24.0	17.0	25.0	16.0	16.0	$11,781
Orvis Risner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 South Rankin Street	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2984	551	39	13.9	65.0%	244 (44.3%)	62 (11.3%)	82 (14.9%)	42 (7.6%)	14 (2.5%)	5 (0.9%)	102 (18.5%)	43.9	346^th of 614 public elementary schools	43.6%		44.4	220^th of 389 public elementary schools	43.4%	126	30.0	25.0	23.0	27.0	32.0	33.0	12.0	26.0	31.0	31.0	$12,093
Chisholm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Southeast 33rd Street	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2950	854	50	17.2	21.3%	633 (74.1%)	33 (3.9%)	67 (7.8%)	18 (2.1%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (10.9%)	97.1	12^th of 614 public elementary schools	98.0%		93.4	13^th of 389 public elementary schools	96.7%	1	59.0	46.0	65.0	57.0	71.0	59.0	73.0	68.0	69.0	69.0	$10,025
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 North Coltrane	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2275	663	38	17.3	19.8%	446 (67.3%)	21 (3.2%)	74 (11.2%)	18 (2.7%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	93 (14.0%)	93.6	23^rd of 614 public elementary schools	96.3%		90.5	27^th of 389 public elementary schools	93.1%	4	50.0	52.0	58.0	53.0	66.0	66.0	40.0	57.0	62.0	62.0	$10,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Hills Elementary School

What district is Northern Hills Elementary School in?

Edmond

What schools do graduates of Northern Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sequoyah Middle School
High : North High School

What is the racial makeup of Northern Hills Elementary School?

Students at Northern Hills Elementary School are 54% White, 16% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 708 students attended Northern Hills Elementary School.

Is Northern Hills Elementary School a good school?

Northern Hills Elementary School ranks 115^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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