- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kendallville, IN
North Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180297000392
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kendallville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Side Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN.
School address
District: East Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180297000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Side Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180297000392 · Kendallville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 18.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Noble High School (1,019 students)
North Side Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Noble Hig
East Noble High School
1,019 students
- East Noble Mid
East Noble Middle School
767 students
- Avilla Element
Avilla Elementary School
422 students
- Wayne Center E 346
Wayne Center Elem School
346 students
- This school 308
North Side Elementary School
308 students
- South Side Ele 300
South Side Elementary School
300 students
What this shows North Side Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Side Elementary School compares
North Side Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, North Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Noble School Corporation reports $10,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Noble Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avilla Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Center Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Kendallville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Side Elementary School
How many students attend North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kendallville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Side Elementary School?
54.6% of students at North Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Side Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Kendallville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Elementary School rank among schools in Kendallville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kendallville on the city page.
What other schools are in East Noble School Corporation?
Besides North Side Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble High School (1,019 students), East Noble Middle School (767 students), and Avilla Elementary School (422 students). See the East Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.