Enrollment
376
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side Primary School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side Primary School
North Side Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, enrolling 376 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #308, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Ellwood City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Perry Lower Intrmd Sch (225 students): North Side Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.3:1).
Ellwood City Area Sd also operates Lincoln Jshs (682 students) and Perry Lower Intrmd Sch (225 students) alongside North Side Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
North Side Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellwood City Area Sd, which includes North Side Primary School.
$18,132
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Side Primary School a good school?
North Side Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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