Northern Hills Elementary School

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Northern Hills Elementary School ranks 250 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northern Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 696 students. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Edmond School District, Northern Hills has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 58th out of 323 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 250th out of 389 in 2023-2024.

One key factor that may be contributing to Northern Hills' lower academic performance is its relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This is significantly higher than nearby high-performing schools like Chisholm Elementary (21.81%) and Centennial Elementary (18.88%). Additionally, Northern Hills' performance on state assessments (OSTP) is generally below the Edmond district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.

While Northern Hills Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5 in 2023-2024, the nearby schools of Chisholm Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Cross Timbers Elementary, and Russell Dougherty Elementary all consistently outperform Northern Hills on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Northern Hills' student population may be key to improving the school's overall academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

901 East Wayne Street
Edmond, OK 73034-3034

(405) 340-2975

District: Edmond

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,295

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sequoyah Middle School
High:	North High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

Two or more races:

15.2%

African American:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northern Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 15^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Edmond School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northern Hills Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), two or more races (15.2%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 5^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Edmond School District. (See more...)

Compare Northern Hills Elementary School employs 44.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Hills Elementary School is $10,295, which is the 5^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Edmond School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northern Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Edmond:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmond 61^st of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northern Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	88.83	37^th	840	95.6%
2010	85.27	49^th	845	94.2%
2011	77.00	128^th	846	84.9%
2015	78.96	147^th	957	84.6%
2016	77.08	77^th	498	84.5%
2017	66.72	105^th	407	74.2%
2018	60.43	136^th	406	66.5%
2019	65.19	103^rd	411	74.9%
2021	70.50	128^th	646	80.2%
2022	74.65	58^th	323	82.0%
2023	54.74	106^th	276	61.6%
2024	40.61	250^th	389	35.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.73	353^rd	506	30.2%

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Rank History for White students at Northern Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.05	103^rd	403	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Amazing teachers and staff. My son’s confidence has really grown, he’s learning & excelling. He loves attending school here. Schools are only as great as the parent involvement, please get involved at your school!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northern Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	662	34	20	10	9	n/a	n/a	735
1989	735	52	20	10	11	n/a	n/a	828
1990	747	50	13	11	5	n/a	n/a	826
1991	750	48	19	14	7	n/a	n/a	838
1992	674	47	26	13	10	n/a	n/a	770
1993	681	48	15	12	12	n/a	n/a	768
1994	731	34	21	15	8	n/a	n/a	809
1995	771	30	31	25	7	n/a	n/a	864
1996	771	30	31	25	7	n/a	n/a	864
1997	692	22	33	21	12	n/a	n/a	780
1998	671	22	30	14	13	n/a	n/a	750
1999	683	22	23	14	15	n/a	n/a	757
2000	639	29	25	10	10	n/a	n/a	713
2001	684	30	17	14	16	n/a	n/a	761
2002	623	34	24	15	18	n/a	n/a	714
2003	623	34	24	15	18	n/a	n/a	714
2004	638	33	30	19	23	n/a	n/a	743
2005	655	36	37	18	22	n/a	n/a	768
2006	627	47	36	18	26	n/a	n/a	754
2007	640	44	30	15	32	n/a	n/a	761
2008	601	65	31	22	34	n/a	n/a	753
2009	588	65	44	26	32	n/a	n/a	755
2010	585	66	39	30	42	n/a	n/a	762
2011	564	74	46	45	30	0	17	776
2012	516	70	38	42	23	2	19	710
2013	477	68	33	50	21	0	35	684
2014	441	75	46	52	19	0	52	685
2015	429	78	45	49	23	4	64	692
2016	440	77	37	61	18	3	75	711
2017	409	80	34	65	19	2	77	686
2018	424	97	35	69	21	4	82	732
2019	444	112	27	73	22	5	97	780
2020	452	85	30	85	23	4	105	784
2021	383	81	13	78	16	3	79	653
2022	447	88	13	75	17	2	104	746
2023	444	103	9	92	21	2	104	775
2024	387	89	11	79	22	2	106	696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	735	33.0	22.2	n/a
1989	828	38.0	21.7	n/a
1990	826	39.8	20.7	n/a
1991	838	43.5	19.2	n/a
1992	770	42.0	18.3	10.6
1993	768	41.4	18.6	10.8
1994	809	41.8	19.4	9.8
1995	864	43.7	19.8	8.6
1996	864	43.7	19.8	8.6
1997	780	46.1	16.9	9.9
1998	750	43.4	17.3	10.3
1999	757	41.1	18.4	12.7
2000	713	39.3	18.1	11.2
2001	761	39.0	19.5	10
2002	714	40.1	17.8	13.7
2003	714	40.1	17.8	13.7
2004	743	39.1	19.0	14.4
2005	768	36.7	20.9	14.1
2006	754	42.3	17.8	15.6
2007	761	39.1	19.5	18.4
2008	753	42.9	17.6	21.4
2009	755	42.0	18.0	23.2
2010	762	43.2	17.6	26.8
2011	776	42.1	18.4	31.3
2012	710	41.1	17.2	36.2
2013	684	40.2	17.0	36.4
2014	685	39.5	17.3	37.5
2015	692	40.0	17.3	40
2016	711	39.0	18.2	37.4
2017	686	39.6	17.3	36.6
2018	732	41.9	17.4	29.9
2019	780	42.4	18.3	32.9
2020	784	44.9	17.4	36.4
2021	653	41.9	15.5	35.2
2022	746	43.2	17.2	36.3
2023	775	41.9	18.4	42.3
2024	696	44.7	15.5	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	735	33.0	22.2	n/a
1989	828	38.0	21.7	n/a
1990	826	39.8	20.7	n/a
1991	838	43.5	19.2	n/a
1992	770	42.0	18.3	10.6
1993	768	41.4	18.6	10.8
1994	809	41.8	19.4	9.8
1995	864	43.7	19.8	8.6
1996	864	43.7	19.8	8.6
1997	780	46.1	16.9	9.9
1998	750	43.4	17.3	10.3
1999	757	41.1	18.4	12.7
2000	713	39.3	18.1	11.2
2001	761	39.0	19.5	10
2002	714	40.1	17.8	13.7
2003	714	40.1	17.8	13.7
2004	743	39.1	19.0	14.4
2005	768	36.7	20.9	14.1
2006	754	42.3	17.8	15.6
2007	761	39.1	19.5	18.4
2008	753	42.9	17.6	21.4
2009	755	42.0	18.0	23.2
2010	762	43.2	17.6	26.8
2011	776	42.1	18.4	31.3
2012	710	41.1	17.2	36.2
2013	684	40.2	17.0	36.4
2014	685	39.5	17.3	37.5
2015	692	40.0	17.3	40
2016	711	39.0	18.2	37.4
2017	686	39.6	17.3	36.6
2018	732	41.9	17.4	29.9
2019	780	42.4	18.3	32.9
2020	784	44.9	17.4	36.4
2021	653	41.9	15.5	35.2
2022	746	43.2	17.2	36.3
2023	775	41.9	18.4	42.3
2024	696	44.7	15.5	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Hills Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,597
2020	$7,936
2021	$9,057
2022	$8,856
2023	$10,295

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 276 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Northern Hills Elementary School)	60	45	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	57	46	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary School)	58	50	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edmond)	60	51	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Northern Hills Elementary School)	40	38	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	46	35	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary School)	36	43	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edmond)	53	50	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Northern Hills Elementary School)	56	43	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	55	47	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Science (Northern Hills Elementary School)	64	45	19%
5th Grade Science (Edmond)	56	52	4%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	780	775	0.6%
African American	112	103	8%
American Indian	22	21	4.5%
Asian	27	9	66.7%
Hispanic	73	92	26%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	444	444
Two or More Races	97	104	7.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	42.3%	9.4%

Schools Near Northern Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Northern Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 East Wayne Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2975	696	45	15.5	48.9%	387 (55.6%)	89 (12.8%)	79 (11.4%)	11 (1.6%)	22 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	106 (15.2%)	40.6	250^th of 389 public elementary schools	35.7%		54.7	106^th of 276 public elementary schools	61.6%	144	53.0	61.0	53.0	47.0	51.0	34.0	36.0	$10,295
Russell Dougherty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 North Boulevard	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2985	288	16	18.5	11.5%	198 (68.8%)	8 (2.8%)	21 (7.3%)	11 (3.8%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.2%)	87	37^th of 389 public elementary schools	90.5%		90.8	13^th of 276 public elementary schools	95.3%	24	90.0	70.0			58.0	70.0		$7,596
Will Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 East Ninth Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2995	663	43	15.5	51.0%	383 (57.8%)	39 (5.9%)	108 (16.3%)	18 (2.7%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	99 (14.9%)	49.7	187^th of 389 public elementary schools	51.9%		33.4	199^th of 276 public elementary schools	27.9%	12	62.0	61.0	55.0	36.0	50.0	49.0		$9,491
Clegern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 South Jackson Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2955	434	22	19.3	29.0%	284 (65.4%)	16 (3.7%)	42 (9.7%)	22 (5.1%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (14.1%)	97.7	4^th of 389 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)	96.0	80.0	92.0			73.0	83.0	$9,109
John Ross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Thomas Drive	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2970	670	41	16.1	39.3%	388 (57.9%)	57 (8.5%)	93 (13.9%)	30 (4.5%)	20 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	80 (11.9%)	71	95^th of 389 public elementary schools	75.6%		73.2	50^th of 276 public elementary schools	81.9%	45	70.0	71.0	57.0	57.0	63.0	55.0	50.0	$9,511
Ida Freeman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 West Hurd Street	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2965	469	32	14.7	75.7%	173 (36.9%)	94 (20.0%)	108 (23.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	84 (17.9%)								(n/a)			30.0					$11,471
Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 West Eighth Street	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2990	579	35	16.6	72.4%	206 (35.6%)	117 (20.2%)	147 (25.4%)	16 (2.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (14.9%)	11.8	366^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.9%		31.1	209^th of 276 public elementary schools	24.3%	157	37.0	33.0	40.0	29.0	30.0	36.0		$10,114
Orvis Risner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 South Rankin Street	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 340-2984	559	39	14.3	62.6%	256 (45.8%)	67 (12.0%)	81 (14.5%)	37 (6.6%)	15 (2.7%)	4 (0.7%)	99 (17.7%)	44.4	220^th of 389 public elementary schools	43.4%		28.4	219^th of 276 public elementary schools	20.7%	1	63.0	41.0	58.0	55.0	35.0			$10,551
Chisholm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Southeast 33rd Street	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2950	862	51	17.0	21.8%	653 (75.8%)	30 (3.5%)	58 (6.7%)	18 (2.1%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (10.8%)	93.4	13^th of 389 public elementary schools	96.7%		91.7	10^th of 276 public elementary schools	96.4%	3	81.0	72.0	78.0	80.0	65.0	77.0	75.0	$8,760
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 North Coltrane	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2275	678	42	16.0	18.9%	452 (66.7%)	20 (2.9%)	77 (11.4%)	19 (2.8%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (14.3%)	90.5	27^th of 389 public elementary schools	93.1%		84	24^th of 276 public elementary schools	91.3%	3	81.0	73.0	74.0	73.0	72.0	61.0	66.0	$8,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Hills Elementary School

How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended Northern Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Hills Elementary School?

Students at Northern Hills Elementary School are 56% White, 15% Two or more races, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Northern Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sequoyah Middle School
High : North High School

Is Northern Hills Elementary School a good school?

Northern Hills Elementary School ranks 250^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Northern Hills Elementary School in?

Edmond

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