- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandpoint, ID
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000200621
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Sandpoint · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Northside Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 160000200621 · Sandpoint, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 15.2:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandpoint High School (1,000 students)
Northside Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandpoint High
Sandpoint High School
1,000 students
- Farmin Stidwel
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510 students
- Sandpoint Midd
Sandpoint Middle School
499 students
- Kootenai Eleme 367
Kootenai Elementary School
367 students
- Washington Ele 329
Washington Elementary School
329 students
- This school 182
Northside Elementary School
182 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 182 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 51% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Northside Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Pend Oreille School District reports $12,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandpoint Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandpoint, ID. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% 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?
14.4% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northside Elementary School rank among schools in Sandpoint?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandpoint on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students), and Sandpoint Middle School (499 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.