Northside–henderson Elementary School in Talladega, AL, shows a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2011 with 243 students enrolled; recent years do not report data, indicating a lack of current enrollment and staffing figures.
Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 30% and higher than the district average of 12%; however, there has been a significant decline since 2012 when math proficiency was 65%.
Reading proficiency stands at 30% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 47% and approximately equal to the district average of 30%, marking a decrease from prior years when proficiency was above 80%.
Science proficiency was 21% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38% but higher than the district average of 18%, showing a slight upward trend from 20% in 2021.
The school's overall ranking declined from #765 in 2010 to #1000 in 2011, with no recent ranking data available; graduation rates have also fluctuated, recorded at 80% in 2022, below the state average of 88%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
243 students
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
85%
Asian
(10-11)1%
1%
Hispanic
(10-11)2%
4%
Black
(10-11)81%
35%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(10-11)15%
59%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
81%
49%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
6%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Northside-henderson Elementary School?
243 students attend Northside-henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northside-henderson Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northside-henderson Elementary School offer ?
Northside-henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Northside-henderson Elementary School part of?
Northside-henderson Elementary School is part of Talladega City School District.
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