Northside Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
299 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Northside Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of East Carroll Parish School District.
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