- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrison, IL
Northside School
Federal NCES profile for Northside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172671002854
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Morrison · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 264
- students enrolled
Northside School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Morrison, IL.
School address
District: Morrison Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 172671002854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northside School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172671002854 · Morrison, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrison High School (294 students)
Northside School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrison High
Morrison High School
294 students
- This school
Northside School
264 students
- Morrison Jr Hi
Morrison Jr High School
215 students
- Southside Scho
Southside School
200 students
What this shows Northside School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside School compares
Northside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Northside School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Morrison Cusd 6 reports $14,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrison Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside School
How many students attend Northside School?
Northside School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrison, IL. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Northside School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Morrison, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside School?
Northside School 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 School rank among public schools in Morrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Morrison, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morrison Cusd 6?
Besides Northside School, Morrison Cusd 6 also operates Morrison High School (294 students), Morrison Jr High School (215 students), and Southside School (200 students). See the Morrison Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.