- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookville, PA
Northside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420432006163
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Brookville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Brookville, PA.
School address
District: Brookville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420432006163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Northside El Sch shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-23.3%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 420432006163 · Brookville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 12.6:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville Jshs (574 students)
Northside El Sch shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-23.3%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northside El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Jsh
Brookville Jshs
574 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove El Sch
409 students
- Pinecreek El S 198
Pinecreek El Sch
198 students
- This school 101
Northside El Sch
101 students
What this shows Northside El Sch reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside El Sch compares
Northside El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$17,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Northside El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Brookville Area Sd reports $17,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecreek El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookville
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside El Sch
How many students attend Northside El Sch?
Northside El Sch has 101 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Northside El Sch?
43.1% of students at Northside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northside El Sch is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Brookville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside El Sch?
Northside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northside El Sch rank among elementary schools in Brookville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Brookville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brookville Area Sd?
Besides Northside El Sch, Brookville Area Sd also operates Brookville Jshs (574 students), Hickory Grove El Sch (409 students), and Pinecreek El Sch (198 students). See the Brookville Area Sd district page for the complete list.