Northside Child Development Center serves 13 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Attendance Zone: Northside Child Development Center serves the entire district of Niles, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 71.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Child Development Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northside Child Development Center is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northside Child Development Center?
13 students attend Northside Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northside Child Development Center students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Child Development Center?
Northside Child Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northside Child Development Center offer ?
Northside Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Child Development Center part of?
Northside Child Development Center is part of Niles Community Schools.
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