NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bismarckschools.org/northridge

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northridge Elementary School is a public school located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving students within the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Northridge aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community among its staff, families, and student body.

The school is known for its active school culture, which encourages parental involvement and community collaboration to enhance the educational experience. With its location on North 3rd Street, Northridge provides a neighborhood-centered approach to education, utilizing modern resources and dedicated faculty to help students reach their full potential. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering parents and community members easy access to school calendars, district policies, and ongoing classroom initiatives.

425

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	18
Black	19
Asian	11
Two or More	52
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	6

White
290 (68.2 %)
Two or More
52 (12.2 %)
American Indian
29 (6.8 %)
Black
19 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.2 %)
Asian
11 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.4 %)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4210
Website:	http://www.bismarckschools.org/northridge
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	49.2%
Male	216	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)