Northridge Elementary School

8501 Northwest 82nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30% in OK
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northridge Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northridge Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#408 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
13%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
8%
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White
26%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Northridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northridge Elementary School's ranking?
Northridge Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Northridge Elementary School often compared to?
Northridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tulakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Northridge Elementary School?
712 students attend Northridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Northridge Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northridge Elementary School offer ?
Northridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northridge Elementary School part of?
Northridge Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northridge Elementary School located?
Northridge Elementary School is located in the Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 6 other public schools located in Northwest Oklahoma City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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