William Northrup Elementary

Located in Alhambra at 409 South Atlantic Boulevard, William Northrup Elementary School provides K-8 education to approximately 766 students. With a student/teacher ratio of 20:1 (50.7% male and 49.4% female), around 48% of students achieve an acceptable level of understanding in math compared to 54% achieving the same level of proficiency in reading according to state assessment results. As part of the Alhambra Unified School District network of K-8 public schools located throughout the city, this facility combines features of both Elementary and Middle School Grade level classrooms under one roof. Homes near this campus frequently sell for $748,500, which follows regional trends of home prices. All other K-8 public school options located throughout the City of Alhambra compare favorably to the performance of William Northrup Elementary School with regard to both enrollment and performance; However, as a group (all K-8 public school options), they have demonstrated similar academic results at this time, which means parents looking for the best elementary school in California often compare several neighborhood campuses before deciding.

William Northrup Elementary School has recently opened its enrollment for the next school year, specifically encouraging Alhambra families to register their new and returning children at this time. As part of its open enrollment, William Northrup Elementary is also highlighting its Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program as a way for students to learn both Mandarin and the standard curriculum simultaneously. Ahead of the new school year, orientation will be held for new students and families to become familiar with their new school, its programs, and what is expected of them.

Q1. Does the William Northrup School have after-school options for students?

Ans. Yes. William Northrup has after-school programs that may contain a mix of academic and non-academic programming, as well as programs designed to provide an opportunity for furthering learning after the school day has concluded.

Q2. What type of extracurricular activities are available at William Northrup?

Ans. Extracurricular activity options for students at William Northrup are the following: student leadership or student government type of organizations, arts instruction; and participation in school-wide events that encourage creativity, cooperation, and social growth.

Q3. How do parents receive updates from the school about what is happening at the school?

Ans. Schools typically send home newsletters or other communication through the district's communication systems or set-up parent-teacher conferences to inform parents about school programs and their children's progress.

Q4. Are there any support services provided to assist students that need additional academic support?

Ans. There may be interventions, individual instruction, and support services available for all students in need of additional help in core academic areas.

Q5. How would you describe the general environment at William Northrup?

Ans. The environment of the school focuses mainly on structured classroom instruction; age-appropriate expectations within core academic areas; and opportunities for students to build a foundation of skills across multiple grade levels.