- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabot, AR
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050375001375
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Northside Elementary School shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 050375001375 · Cabot, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Northside Elementary School shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 370
Northside Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary School compares
Northside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 School?
32.9% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School rank among schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.