Northam Elementary

375 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

375

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northam Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	353
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
353 (94.1 %)
Asian
12 (3.2 %)
White
5 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)965-2404
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 62

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 57