Enrollment
544
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470099001246
Northside Elementary — Smithville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northside Elementary reports 544 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dekalb County spends $10,335 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 61.0% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,335
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 544 Top 61% in Tennessee — larger than 39% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470099001246
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Northside Elementary.
$10,335
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Smithville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 13:1, which is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Smithville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.