- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cynthiana, KY
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210258000557
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northside Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210258000557 · Cynthiana, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 15.4:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison County High School (881 students)
Northside Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Count
Harrison County High School
881 students
- Harrison Count
Harrison County Middle School
617 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
409 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
399 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
360 students
- This school 292
Northside Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary School compares
Northside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Northside Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County reports $12,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Cynthiana
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative education program
24 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cynthiana, KY. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Elementary School?
58.9% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 87.3% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cynthiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison County?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students), Harrison County Middle School (617 students), and Southside Elementary School (409 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.