Northside Elementary School

860 Cave Valley Rd.
Cool, CA 95614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
33%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California 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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
67%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Northside Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
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 California 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 California.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
264 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Black Oak Mine Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   6/30/2018
My daughter has been at Northside since TK and is currently finishing 5th grade! We`ve had amazing teachers all the way through. She`s a high learner (testing on 8th grade levels), has always been challenged and given the opportunity to grow. This small school is an amazing alternative to a huge school. We know all the teachers, everyone is always available and are looking forward to our final year, 6th grade next year. So many wonderful memories, I can`t believe it`s almost over.
- Posted by Parent - Mother
2   6/22/2011
Northside school harbors teachers who are beyond their usefulness to teach children effectively & appropriately. Specifically, parents pull kids out of NS to avoid a 4th grade teacher & hope they don't get one Kindergarten teacher in particular. It's sad to see parents jockeying around the district to fulfill educational needs to avoid unwanted teachers.
- Posted by Parent - cornm

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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