North Side Primary School

Orchard & North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Side Primary School serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : North Side Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ellwood City, PA, covering approximately 38.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Side Primary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of North Side Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
17.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Side Primary School often compared to?
North Side Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Side Primary School?
376 students attend North Side Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Side Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Side Primary School offer ?
North Side Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side Primary School part of?
North Side Primary School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : North Side Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ellwood City, PA, covering approximately 38.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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