Northside Elementary School

500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#269 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
22%
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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simmons Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
376 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Woodford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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