- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellwood City, PA
North Side Primary School
Federal NCES profile for North Side Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420924007375
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Side Primary School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Ellwood City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420924007375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Side Primary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420924007375 · Ellwood City, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.4:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jshs (682 students)
North Side Primary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Side Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jshs
Lincoln Jshs
682 students
- This school
North Side Primary School
376 students
- Perry Lower In 225
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
225 students
- Hartman Intrmd 225
Hartman Intrmd Sch
225 students
What this shows North Side Primary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Side Primary School compares
North Side Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, North Side Primary School is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Ellwood City Area Sd reports $18,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Side Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Lower Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartman Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellwood City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Side Primary School
How many students attend North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Side Primary School?
57.1% of students at North Side Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Primary School?
The largest demographic group at North Side Primary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ellwood City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ellwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellwood City Area Sd?
Besides North Side Primary School, Ellwood City Area Sd also operates Lincoln Jshs (682 students), Perry Lower Intrmd Sch (225 students), and Hartman Intrmd Sch (225 students). See the Ellwood City Area Sd district page for the complete list.