Enrollment
361
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson City, TN
North Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470213000683
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 361
- students enrolled
North Side Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side Elementary
North Side Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnson City, Tennessee, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Johnson City's public schools, it stands alongside Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students): North Side Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students) and Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students) alongside North Side Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Side Elementary compares
North Side Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$11,545
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 13.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, North Side Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson City, which includes North Side Elementary.
$11,545
Per student
+7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University School
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Side Elementary
How many students attend North Side Elementary?
North Side Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson City, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Side Elementary is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Elementary?
North Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Elementary rank among schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnson City on the city page.
Is North Side Elementary a good school?
North Side Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides North Side Elementary, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students), and Indian Trail Middle School (786 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.
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