North Side Primary School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Side Primary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Side Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Side Primary School often compared to?
North Side Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Side Primary School?
355 students attend North Side Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Side Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Side Primary School offer ?
North Side Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side Primary School part of?
North Side Primary School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.
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