- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearl, MS
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280352000001
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pearl · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS.
School address
District: Pearl Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280352000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Northside Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 280352000001 · Pearl, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 16.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl High School (1,278 students)
Northside Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl High Sch
Pearl High School
1,278 students
- Pearl Junior H
Pearl Junior High School
944 students
- Pearl Lower El
Pearl Lower Elementary School
763 students
- This school
Northside Elementary School
665 students
- Pearl Upper Sc
Pearl Upper School
608 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary School compares
Northside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearl Public School District reports $10,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl Upper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearl, MS. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 25% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Pearl, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pearl?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pearl on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearl Public School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Pearl Public School District also operates Pearl High School (1,278 students), Pearl Junior High School (944 students), and Pearl Lower Elementary School (763 students). See the Pearl Public School District district page for the complete list.