- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, MS
Northside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280109000136
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elem has class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elem ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northside Elem held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 280109000136 · Clinton, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 16.7:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,339 students)
Northside Elem held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,339 students
- Clinton Jr Hi
Clinton Jr Hi School
862 students
- Eastside Elem
Eastside Elem
747 students
- Clinton Park E
Clinton Park Elem School
746 students
- This school
Northside Elem
683 students
- Sumner Hill Jr 396
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
396 students
What this shows Northside Elem reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elem compares
Northside Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 31.2%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Northside Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Public School Dist reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Hill Jr Hi School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elem
How many students attend Northside Elem?
Northside Elem has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem is 16.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Elem?
50.8% of students at Northside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elem is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elem?
Northside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elem rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elem ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Public School Dist?
Besides Northside Elem, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), and Eastside Elem (747 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.