Northside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Northside Elementary School serves 749 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
749 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Black
87%
45%
White
13%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
87%
0.23
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
749 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northside Elementary School students are Black, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.

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