Northside Elementary School

350 Caldwell St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1521 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
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 North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #1521 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
395 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Northside Elementary School located?
Northside Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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