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Northside Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School

Should you attend Northside Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northside Elementary School
814 W Locust St
Cabot, AR 72023
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Central Elementary School
36 Pond St
Cabot, AR 72023
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Northside Elementary School in Cabot, AR serves 395 students in grades PK–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the district average but lower than some neighboring schools.
Math proficiency is 55–59%, ranking among the top 20% in Arkansas and higher than the state average of 39% and district average of 51%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 48%, showing a notable decline since 2018 when proficiency was above 60%.
Science proficiency is 40–44%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 43%, indicating relative strength in this subject area.
The school's overall ranking has declined from #160 in 2019 to #396 in 2023, reflecting downward trends in academic performance; meanwhile, minority enrollment is 24% and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch decreased slightly to 54% in 2023, showing modest changes in the socioeconomic composition.
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
395 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cabot School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cabot School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#396 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#313 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
58
80
Kindergarten Students
52
60
Grade 1 Students
74
62
Grade 2 Students
65
62
Grade 3 Students
69
83
Grade 4 Students
77
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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