Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northern Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Heights Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Heights Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Northern Heights Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northern Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Northern Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Turtle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northern Heights Elementary School?
519 students attend Northern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Northern Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Heights Elementary School?
Northern Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Northern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northern Heights Elementary School part of?
Northern Heights Elementary School is part of Whitley County Con Schools School District.
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