- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedartown, GA
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130420002010
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Cedartown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA.
School address
District: Polk County · Georgia
NCES ID 130420002010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Northside Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130420002010 · Cedartown, GA Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 12.3:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Northside Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- This school 531
Northside Elementary
531 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 31.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Northside Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cedartown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 12:1 students per teacher
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Harpst Academy
Standard public school
32 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedartown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Elementary?
77.9% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Cedartown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Cedartown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedartown on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Northside Elementary, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.