William Northrup Elementary

William Northrup Elementary serves 766 students in Alhambra, California, across kindergarten through 8th grade. With a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, the school earns an Exceptional rating — ranking #141 of 9,533 public schools in California and outperforming 98% of schools statewide. Among California elementary schools specifically, it places #118 out of 5,817.

The academic score of 8.8 is strong, but the growth score of 9.8 is the standout figure. That near-perfect mark signals students are consistently advancing beyond expected benchmarks year over year — a metric that matters as much as baseline proficiency when evaluating long-term outcomes. A high growth score also indicates the school moves students forward regardless of where they start, which makes it a meaningful signal for families across the enrollment range.

Within Alhambra, Northrup holds the top spot among all 11 public schools in the city. The student-teacher ratio is 20.7:1. For families comparing options in the area, the combination of an elite statewide rank and a 9.8 growth score makes Northrup a clear top choice locally and one of California's strongest elementary schools overall.

The student-teacher ratio at William Northrup Elementary is 20.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.