Northside Early Childhood Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Northside Early Childhood Center's student population of 205 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northside Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
52%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northside Early Childhood Center?
205 students attend Northside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Northside Early Childhood Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Early Childhood Center?
Northside Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Northside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Early Childhood Center part of?
Northside Early Childhood Center is part of Shelby County School District.
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