- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairport, NY
Northside School
Federal NCES profile for Northside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361089000865
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fairport, NY.
School address
District: Fairport Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361089000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Northside School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 361089000865 · Fairport, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 12.9:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairport Senior High School (1,245 students)
Northside School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairport Senio
Fairport Senior High School
1,245 students
- Martha Brown M
Martha Brown Middle School
640 students
- Jefferson Aven
Jefferson Avenue School
606 students
- This school
Northside School
580 students
- Johanna Perrin
Johanna Perrin Middle School
572 students
- Brooks Hill Sc
Brooks Hill School
549 students
What this shows Northside School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside School compares
Northside 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | 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.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$24,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Northside School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Fairport Central School District reports $24,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Brown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johanna Perrin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooks Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside School
How many students attend Northside School?
Northside School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside School?
19.0% of students at Northside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside School?
The largest demographic group at Northside School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Fairport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside School?
Northside School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 elementary schools in Fairport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fairport, 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 Fairport on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairport Central School District?
Besides Northside School, Fairport Central School District also operates Fairport Senior High School (1,245 students), Martha Brown Middle School (640 students), and Jefferson Avenue School (606 students). See the Fairport Central School District district page for the complete list.