NORTHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northam Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rowland Unified school district, located in La Puente, CA with about 491 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Northam Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northam Elementary School, located at 17800 E. Renault in La Puente, California, serves as a public elementary institution within the Rowland Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Northam strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on holistic education, integrating technology and collaborative learning practices into daily instruction. Beyond core academics, Northam places a strong value on inclusivity and social-emotional learning, providing resources and programs designed to meet the varied needs of its students. With a dedication to maintaining strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the surrounding La Puente community, Northam Elementary works to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Northam Elementary at (626) 965-2404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17800 E. Renault
La Puente, CA 91744-5333
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NORTHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Puente, CA with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rowland Unified
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 491 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.1%
Asian
2.0%
White
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.