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Decatur Northside Elementary School

9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722

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Decatur Northside Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Decatur Northside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Decatur Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Decatur Northside Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

237 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Decatur Northside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Decatur Northside Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#429 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decatur Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Decatur Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Decatur Northside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

38%

14%

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Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Decatur Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

47%

60%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Decatur Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Decatur Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Decatur School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Decatur Northside Elementary School?

237 students attend Decatur Northside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Decatur Northside Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Decatur Northside Elementary School offer ?

Decatur Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Decatur Northside Elementary School part of?

Decatur Northside Elementary School is part of Decatur School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education