Northside Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Northside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Northside Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Northside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
48%
18%

Black
13%
36%

White
33%
37%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #1697 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
520 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.
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