- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elko, NV
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000135
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Northside Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 320012000135 · Elko, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.2:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Northside Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 341
Northside Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 341 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 Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 50% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 16% in Nevada - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 341 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
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Northside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle 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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Elko
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 17:1 students per teacher
Grammar School 2
Standard public school
341 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
47 students
Independence High School
Alternative education program
40 students 8:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Gbc
Special-education school
20 students
Early Childhood
Special-education school
14 students
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elko, NV. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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?
38.6% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Elko, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Elko, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elko on the city page.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.