Northside Elementary School

7881 Colburn-culver Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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Top 5%
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in ID
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#14 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
42%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
55%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho 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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
92%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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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 Idaho.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kootenai Elementary School, Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
172 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Lake Pend Oreille School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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