Northside Early Childhood Center serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Northside Early Childhood Center's student population of 206 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northside Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
47%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northside Early Childhood Center?
206 students attend Northside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Northside Early Childhood Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Early Childhood Center?
Northside Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Northside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Early Childhood Center part of?
Northside Early Childhood Center is part of Shelby County School District.
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