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Northside Elementary School vs. Fpg Elementary School

Should you attend Northside Elementary School or Fpg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northside Elementary School
350 Caldwell St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fpg Elementary School
101 Smith Level Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fpg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
517 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fpg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fpg Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fpg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fpg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1521 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#789 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fpg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fpg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fpg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fpg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fpg Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
18
Kindergarten Students
47
83
Grade 1 Students
53
96
Grade 2 Students
52
78
Grade 3 Students
78
90
Grade 4 Students
69
72
Grade 5 Students
68
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fpg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fpg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fpg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fpg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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