- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464001900
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Northside Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 551464001900 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Northside Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 439
Northside Elementary
439 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Northside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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?
34.2% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Northside Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.