Northridge Elementary

1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114

www.usd373.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Northridge Elementary, located at 1900 Windsor Drive in Newton, Kansas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Newton Unified School District (USD 373). As a foundational part of the Newton community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. It typically serves children in the early grade levels, providing a curriculum aligned with state standards while emphasizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond its core academics, Northridge Elementary is known for emphasizing community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school actively works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages student participation in various school activities and programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Northridge strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and long-term academic achievement, reflecting the broader mission of the Newton public school system to empower all learners.

287

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	72
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	27

White
176 (61.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (25.1 %)
Two or More
27 (9.4 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	No
District:	Newton
Phone:	(316)284-6540
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 114

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 48