Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-2, North Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
North Side Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Side Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend North Side Elementary School?
286 students attend North Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Side Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Side Elementary School offer ?
North Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is North Side Elementary School part of?
North Side Elementary School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.
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