Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Decatur Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Decatur Northside Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 49.7 square miles around Decatur, AR. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Decatur Northside Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bulldogs
School Rankings
Decatur Northside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur Northside Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Decatur Northside Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Decatur Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Decatur Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Decatur Northside Elementary School?
278 students attend Decatur Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Decatur Northside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decatur Northside Elementary School?
Decatur Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur Northside Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur Northside Elementary School part of?
Decatur Northside Elementary School is part of Decatur School District.
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