North Side School (Closed 2012)

Orchard And North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
North Side School serves 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
85-89%
76%
(10-11)
80-84%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
14%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
92%
60%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend North Side School?
323 students attend North Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Side School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side School?
North Side School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Side School offer ?
North Side School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is North Side School part of?
North Side School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.

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