Northridge Academy

www.northridgeflint.com/

Charter School 225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

225

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	221
Two or More	1

Black
221 (98.2 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northridge Academy
Phone:	(810)785-8811
Website:	http://www.northridgeflint.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 16

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 29