North Side Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
North Side Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Side Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Side Elementary School?
150 students attend North Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Side Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Side Elementary School offer ?
North Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side Elementary School part of?
North Side Elementary School is part of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District.
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