Northlake Hills Elementary

556 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Northlake Hills Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Castaic, California, is a key institution within the Castaic Union School District. Known for its picturesque setting and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. It prioritizes a balanced educational approach that integrates rigorous core academics with character development, aiming to foster a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to explore their potential.

Beyond its focus on traditional curriculum, Northlake Hills Elementary is recognized for its strong community involvement and parent-teacher partnership. The school utilizes its suburban location to provide a safe, nurturing campus culture, frequently engaging in programs that emphasize technology integration, student leadership, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its young learners for academic success as they transition to middle school.

556

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northlake Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	318
Black	8
Asian	21
Two or More	31

Hispanic
318 (57.2%)
White
178 (32.0%)
Two or More
31 (5.6%)
Asian
21 (3.8%)
Black
8 (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:	N/A
District:	Castaic Union
Phone:	(661)257-4560
Website:	http://castaicusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 118

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 65