- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Northside Elementary School shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 051245001002 · Siloam Springs, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students)
Northside Elementary School shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.4 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
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter
1,475 students
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Middle School
743 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
699 students
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
684 students
- Delbert Pete &
Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele
671 students
- This school 430
Northside Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 430 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,504
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
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.
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
District finance for Siloam Springs School District reports $11,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 29.
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, 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 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.
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.