Northridge Elementary School

555 SOUTH PARK ROAD
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Northridge Elementary School is a public school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving students within the Douglas County School District. As part of a highly regarded suburban community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes the development of the whole child by offering a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating opportunities for social-emotional growth and character development.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a strong sense of neighborhood connection. Northridge Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit typical of the Highlands Ranch area, frequently engaging families through school events, volunteer programs, and community partnerships. By focusing on high standards, inclusive instructional practices, and a welcoming school climate, Northridge strives to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

560

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	74
Black	8
Asian	78
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
353 (63.0%)
Asian
78 (13.9%)
Hispanic
74 (13.2%)
Two or More
46 (8.2%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-6525
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 80

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 75