NORTHRIDGE ACADEMY

Northridge Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Northridge Academy school district, located in Flint, MI with about 248 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 19 teachers, Northridge Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Northridge Academy, located on Coldwater Road in Flint, Michigan, is a public charter school managed by The Leona Group. Serving students in the Flint community, the academy focuses on providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college readiness. The school is dedicated to bridging educational gaps by utilizing a student-centered approach, ensuring that faculty can provide personalized attention to meet the unique needs of each learner.

In addition to its core curriculum, Northridge Academy prides itself on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages active parent involvement and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a rigorous academic program, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and beyond. Through its partnership with The Leona Group, the academy utilizes standardized resources and innovative teaching strategies designed to improve student outcomes and promote a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Northridge Academy at (810) 785-8811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4100 Coldwater Road
Flint, MI 48504-1102
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NORTHRIDGE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Flint, MI with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Ferris State University
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Northridge Academy
Total Students:
248
Teachers:
19.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 248 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHRIDGE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.