Summary:
Northridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, serving 734 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Northridge Local School District. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and achievement gaps among different student subgroups.
Northridge Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial breakdown of 49.18% White, 32.29% African American, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.82% Asian, 0.41% Native American, and 12.4% two or more races. This diversity is notable compared to some nearby schools, such as Richard Allen Preparatory and Horizon Science Academy-Dayton, which have an even higher concentration of African American students (over 80%). However, Northridge Elementary's academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.6% to 35.8% across different grade levels and subject areas, significantly below the state averages. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 36.4% to 42.3% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools, Northridge Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with the exception of Summit Academy Community School - Dayton, which also struggles academically. Additionally, Northridge Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates are higher than most of the nearby schools, with the exception of Horizon Science Academy-Dayton, which has an even higher rate of 70.9%. These findings suggest that Northridge Elementary faces significant challenges in student engagement and attendance, which may be contributing to its low academic performance.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Northridge Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
1425th of 1,596 Ohio Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,951
Students who attend Northridge Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4
Number of students: 734
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.2%
African American:
32.3%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Hispanic:
4.9%
Asian:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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