- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norlina, NC
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370474001919
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Northside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warren County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370474001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Northside Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370474001919 · Norlina, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren County High (362 students)
Northside Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.3 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
- Warren County
Warren County High
362 students
- Warren County
Warren County Middle
342 students
- Mariam Boyd El
Mariam Boyd Elementary
291 students
- This school
Northside Elementary
277 students
- Vaughan Elemen
Vaughan Elementary
158 students
- Warren Early C 117
Warren Early College High
117 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 277 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$17,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White 8.7%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Northside Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County Schools reports $17,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vaughan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norlina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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?
98.1% 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 African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Norlina, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Warren County Schools?
Besides Northside Elementary, Warren County Schools also operates Warren County High (362 students), Warren County Middle (342 students), and Mariam Boyd Elementary (291 students). See the Warren County Schools district page for the complete list.