- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth City, NC
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370354002274
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Northside Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370354002274 · Elizabeth City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15.5:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
Northside Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school
Northside Elementary
419 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Northside Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 22:1 students per teacher
J C Sawyer Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
P W Moore Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Weeksville Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 students per teacher
Pasquotank Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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?
99.0% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Northside Elementary, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.