Northside Elementary School served 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
299 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Northside Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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 East Carroll Parish School District.
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