Enrollment
430
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Siloam Springs, AR
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051245001002
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Siloam Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- 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 #3 of 6 public schools in Siloam Springs, AR.
School address
District: Siloam Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051245001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Elementary School
Northside Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 430 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Siloam Springs School District also operates Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students) and Siloam Springs Middle School (743 students) alongside Northside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Elementary School compares
Northside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 32.6%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Siloam Springs School District, which includes Northside Elementary School.
$11,814
Per student
-4%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Siloam Springs Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siloam Springs Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele | 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
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Siloam Springs, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Elementary School?
53.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Siloam Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Elementary School rank among public schools in Siloam Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Siloam Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Siloam Springs on the city page.
Is Northside Elementary School a good school?
Northside Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Siloam Springs School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Siloam Springs School District also operates Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students), Siloam Springs Middle School (743 students), and Southside Elementary School (699 students). See the Siloam Springs School District district page for the complete list.
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