The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Science. The lowest is 13% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Northridge Elementary School
Northridge Elementary School in Longmont serves preschool through fifth grade as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and very small numbers from other racial groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s composition reflects the surrounding neighborhood and is an important characteristic for families considering fit, though it carries no value judgment.
The school’s state assessment results are the central data point a parent will want to examine carefully. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the share of students scoring proficient or above in math was low, and the share in English language arts was also low. Science results for fifth graders, while a separate test with a different proficiency threshold, were similarly low. These numbers place Northridge’s overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile among the districts in Boulder County, a comparison that includes a small number of districts. Participation rates on the assessments were high, so the results reflect nearly all students. A parent looking at this school should ask the principal or classroom teachers what specific instructional strategies and interventions are in place to address the low proficiency rates, and whether there have been recent changes to curriculum or support programs that might shift these numbers.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on special education and English learner populations was not available in the provided information. A parent with a child in those categories would want to contact the school directly to understand how those services are staffed and delivered.
The St. Vrain Valley district recently passed a sizable capital bond in 2024, the largest in its history, to fund construction and renovations across its many schools. That means Northridge may see facility improvements in the coming years, though the specific plans for this building were not detailed in the available material. The district covers a wide geographic area with a mix of communities, from the city of Longmont to smaller towns.
Longmont itself is a mid-sized city that has transitioned from an agricultural and turkey-processing past toward a mix of high-tech manufacturing and professional services. The downtown along Main Street revived significantly starting in the 1990s and now supports a restaurant and craft brewing scene. Top local employers include the school district itself, the city government, Seagate Technology, and two hospitals. The city is recognized as a silver-level bicycle-friendly community and has extensive parks and open space. Housing values in the area are high relative to national benchmarks, and rents are also elevated, making homeownership a stretch for many families; the estimated monthly mortgage cost significantly exceeds the typical rent. The city owns a municipal fiber-optic network and has a light-rail extension planned for the early 2040s.
For a family considering Northridge, the academic performance data is the clearest signal. The school’s proficiency rates are well below county peers, and a parent should investigate what supports exist and what the school’s improvement plan looks like. The school serves a diverse, lower-income student body in a mid-sized Front Range city with a strong local economy and growing infrastructure. That combination of setting and academic challenge means Northridge will fit a family that is prepared to be actively engaged with the school and to supplement learning at home while the school works on raising achievement.
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