William Northrup Elementary

409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801

www.ausd.us

793 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

William Northrup Elementary, located in Alhambra, California, is a public school serving students in the Alhambra Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity across all grade levels.

Beyond academics, William Northrup Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The campus environment is structured to promote student well-being and social-emotional development, often supplemented by various extracurricular activities and programs. As part of the Alhambra Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a clear mission to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and global society.

793

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Northrup Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	282
Black	10
Asian	452
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Asian
452 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
282 (35.6 %)
Two or More
35 (4.4 %)
White
13 (1.6 %)
Black
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alhambra Unified
Phone:	(626)943-6620
Website:	http://www.ausd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 51