- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithville, TN
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470099001246
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 544
- students enrolled
Northside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470099001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Northside Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470099001246 · Smithville, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: De Kalb County High School (781 students)
Northside Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Kalb County
De Kalb County High School
781 students
- This school
Northside Elementary
544 students
- Smithville Ele
Smithville Elementary
535 students
- Dekalb Middle
Dekalb Middle School
534 students
- Dekalb West El
Dekalb West Elementary
466 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$10,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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
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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Northside Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dekalb Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dekalb West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Smithville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Elementary rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Northside Elementary, Dekalb County also operates De Kalb County High School (781 students), Smithville Elementary (535 students), and Dekalb Middle School (534 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.