Northside Child Development Center

2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Northside Child Development Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Niles, MI, encompassing approximately 71.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 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)
Total Students
13 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
18%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
84%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.28

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Northside Child Development Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Niles, MI, encompassing approximately 71.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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