North Side Primary School serves 364 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Side Primary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Side Primary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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?
364 students attend North Side Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Side Primary School students are White, 7% 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
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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