Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1913 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/55000/55175/northside-elementary-school-chart-lpJIhj.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/55000/55175/northside-elementary-school-chart-ZcBFZm.png)
White
61%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/55000/55175/northside-elementary-school-chart-btyiTZN.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
429 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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