- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009000065
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #19 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Northside Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120009000065 · Panama City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 16.3:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Northside Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- This school 569
Northside Elementary School
569 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 569 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 Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | 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
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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?
57.9% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 School rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.