- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmingdale, NY
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361098000880
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, NY.
School address
District: Farmingdale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361098000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Northside Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 361098000880 · Farmingdale, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 10.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students)
Northside Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmingdale Se
Farmingdale Senior High School
1,704 students
- Howitt School
Howitt School
1,180 students
- Woodward Parkw
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
815 students
- Saltzman East 592
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
592 students
- Albany Avenue 536
Albany Avenue Elementary School
536 students
- This school 353
Northside Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 353 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 6.8%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmingdale Union Free School District reports $34,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howitt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodward Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmingdale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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?
21.3% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 elementary schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmingdale Union Free School District?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Farmingdale Union Free School District also operates Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students), Howitt School (1,180 students), and Woodward Parkway Elementary School (815 students). See the Farmingdale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.