Is Northside School a good school?

Northside School ranks 229 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northside School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Northside School.

What is the racial makeup of Northside School?

Students at Northside School are 54% African American, 35% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Northside School attend?

Students who attend Northside School usually go on to attend: Middle : Opelika Middle School High : Opelika High School

Northside School

Summary:

Northside School is an elementary school in Opelika, Alabama, serving 435 students in grades 3-5. It is part of the Opelika City School District, which is ranked 67 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Northside School consistently outperforms the Opelika City and Alabama state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in English/Language Arts, where 64.54% to 70.07% of students in grades 3-5 were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 59.54% for Opelika City and 62.8% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with 55.4% African American, 37.24% White, and smaller percentages of other races. However, Northside School has a higher percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 47.74% to 62.53% over the past three years, compared to nearby Auburn City schools like Wrights Mill Road Elementary (33.25%) and Cary Woods Elementary (41.54%).

While Northside School outperforms other Opelika City schools, the nearby Auburn City schools, such as Pick Elementary and Wrights Mill Road Elementary, demonstrate even stronger academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates. However, Northside School's diverse student population and commitment to equity are commendable, and the school has the potential to continue improving and providing an excellent educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801

(334) 745-9731

District: Opelika City

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,139

Students who attend Northside School usually attend:

Middle:	Opelika Middle School
High:	Opelika High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.6%

White:

34.9%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside School ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Opelika City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.6%), White (34.9%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside School is 19.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Opelika City School District! (See more...)

Compare Northside School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside School is $10,139. 4 elementary schools in the Opelika City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside School 229^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Northside School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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White students:

Opelika City:

SchoolDigger ranks Opelika City 67^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northside School

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Rank History for all students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	47.81	350^th	623	43.8%
2005	66.16	205^th	688	70.2%
2006	66.28	201^st	689	70.8%
2007	57.59	325^th	698	53.4%
2008	52.73	352^nd	698	49.6%
2009	59.51	295^th	696	57.6%
2010	50.92	402^nd	704	42.9%
2011	51.21	419^th	709	40.9%
2012	42.66	488^th	696	29.9%
2013	51.01	426^th	696	38.8%
2014	71.93	151^st	695	78.3%
2015	74.94	145^th	691	79.0%
2016	74.97	142^nd	691	79.5%
2017	72.63	159^th	688	76.9%
2018	52.47	348^th	680	48.8%
2019	67.17	200^th	681	70.6%
2021	75.07	138^th	692	80.1%
2022	69.66	185^th	687	73.1%
2023	71.62	174^th	680	74.4%
2024	64.22	229^th	684	66.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.01	14^th	131	89.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	34.26	190^th	280	32.1%
2018	25.59	266^th	344	22.7%
2019	61.65	109^th	392	72.2%
2021	56.67	123^rd	398	69.1%
2022	58.31	109^th	345	68.4%
2023	51.21	145^th	373	61.1%
2024	63.01	104^th	395	73.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	56.02	240^th	567	57.7%
2018	30.86	482^nd	651	26.0%
2019	53.38	298^th	649	54.1%
2021	66.48	183^rd	653	72.0%
2022	54.70	296^th	651	54.5%
2023	58.36	250^th	623	59.9%
2024	58.15	277^th	670	58.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.05	168^th	639	73.7%
2018	54.79	310^th	640	51.6%
2019	65.88	190^th	646	70.6%
2021	76.09	119^th	656	81.9%
2022	69.15	176^th	656	73.2%
2023	69.43	188^th	645	70.9%
2024	60.71	240^th	650	63.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	73.11	137^th	639	78.6%
2018	51.16	337^th	650	48.2%
2019	64.90	209^th	650	67.8%
2021	71.93	155^th	669	76.8%
2022	67.07	195^th	669	70.9%
2023	70.42	172^nd	649	73.5%
2024	64.45	217^th	655	66.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.89	73^rd	336	78.3%
2018	51.98	189^th	423	55.3%
2019	62.44	121^st	426	71.6%
2021	73.70	73^rd	426	82.9%
2022	72.35	70^th	426	83.6%
2023	76.91	56^th	427	86.9%
2024	72.60	72^nd	420	82.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.25	79^th	175	54.9%
2024	37.86	123^rd	196	37.2%

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Rank History for White students at Northside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	82.91	49^th	369	86.7%
2018	72.08	117^th	508	77.0%
2019	81.93	73^rd	529	86.2%
2021	87.69	62^nd	539	88.5%
2022	85.15	70^th	540	87.0%
2023	88.33	50^th	528	90.5%
2024	77.18	103^rd	535	80.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	162	163	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1996	162	163	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1997	193	203	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	404
1998	195	217	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
1999	193	213	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2000	202	223	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2001	180	240	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2002	166	227	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2003	166	227	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2004	146	219	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2005	130	170	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2006	136	162	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2007	147	153	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	153	163	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2009	166	168	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2010	159	169	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	4	343
2011	146	173	5	9	0	0	4	0	337
2012	131	185	4	8	0	0	4	0	332
2013	130	178	8	10	0	0	2	0	328
2014	140	183	3	12	0	0	3	0	341
2015	150	200	4	10	0	0	8	0	372
2016	155	204	2	12	0	0	14	0	387
2017	152	210	4	18	1	0	9	0	394
2018	157	217	9	17	0	0	4	0	404
2019	164	215	5	13	0	0	5	0	402
2020	177	211	5	17	0	0	6	0	416
2021	179	217	6	20	1	0	4	0	427
2022	172	243	4	19	1	0	3	0	442
2023	162	241	4	26	0	1	1	0	435
2024	160	246	4	38	0	3	8	0	459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	331	20.6	16.1	n/a
1996	331	20.6	16.1	n/a
1997	404	22.6	17.9	49.3
1998	418	24.3	17.2	49.3
1999	411	25.0	16.4	54.7
2000	434	26.0	16.7	52.5
2001	429	26.0	16.5	56.6
2002	398	25.0	15.9	55
2003	398	25.0	15.9	55
2004	379	27.0	14.0	57
2005	309	23.0	13.4	51.5
2006	309	22.0	14.0	52.1
2007	311	20.0	15.6	55
2008	323	22.6	14.3	52.9
2009	343	21.4	15.9	51.6
2010	343	22.4	15.3	51.3
2011	337	23.2	14.5	52.8
2012	332	22.2	14.9	61.1
2013	328	18.6	17.6	60.4
2014	341	20.6	16.5	60.7
2015	372	22.0	16.9	57.8
2016	387	23.0	16.8	57.1
2017	394	23.6	16.6	52.5
2018	404	20.4	19.8	57.7
2019	402	22.4	17.9	59.2
2020	416	23.9	17.3	58.7
2021	427	22.2	19.2	59.5
2022	442	21.2	20.8	47.7
2023	435	22.2	19.5	62.5
2024	459	23.0	19.9	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	331	20.6	16.1	n/a
1996	331	20.6	16.1	n/a
1997	404	22.6	17.9	49.3
1998	418	24.3	17.2	49.3
1999	411	25.0	16.4	54.7
2000	434	26.0	16.7	52.5
2001	429	26.0	16.5	56.6
2002	398	25.0	15.9	55
2003	398	25.0	15.9	55
2004	379	27.0	14.0	57
2005	309	23.0	13.4	51.5
2006	309	22.0	14.0	52.1
2007	311	20.0	15.6	55
2008	323	22.6	14.3	52.9
2009	343	21.4	15.9	51.6
2010	343	22.4	15.3	51.3
2011	337	23.2	14.5	52.8
2012	332	22.2	14.9	61.1
2013	328	18.6	17.6	60.4
2014	341	20.6	16.5	60.7
2015	372	22.0	16.9	57.8
2016	387	23.0	16.8	57.1
2017	394	23.6	16.6	52.5
2018	404	20.4	19.8	57.7
2019	402	22.4	17.9	59.2
2020	416	23.9	17.3	58.7
2021	427	22.2	19.2	59.5
2022	442	21.2	20.8	47.7
2023	435	22.2	19.5	62.5
2024	459	23.0	19.9	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,909 (18.8%)	$8,170 (80.6%)	$10,139

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 174^th of 680 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside School)	63.7	58.8	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)	62.2	43.2	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northside School)	61.4	40.1	21.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)	54.2	30.5	23.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northside School)	59.1	48.7	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Opelika City)	49.9	37.8	12.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	402	435	8.2%
African American	215	241	12.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	13	26	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	164	162	1.2%
Two or More Races	5	1	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	62.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Northside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside School	Public	3-5	601 N 5th St	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9731	459	23	19.9	66.4%	160 (34.9%)	246 (53.6%)	38 (8.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.7%)	64.2	229^th of 684 public elementary schools	66.5%		71.6	174^th of 680 public elementary schools	74.4%	55	49.7	46.0	39.0	36.7	70.0	70.1	64.5	$10,139	$1,909	$8,170
Jeter Primary School	Public	K-2	700 Jeter Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9723	434	28	15.3	68.2%	154 (35.5%)	221 (50.9%)	33 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$10,721	$1,733	$8,934
Carver Primary School	Public	K-2	307 Carver Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9712	397	25	16.0	92.2%	42 (10.6%)	180 (45.3%)	162 (40.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$10,976	$1,847	$9,042
Morris Avenue Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8 Morris Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9734	362	23	16.0	73.2%	135 (37.3%)	189 (52.2%)	23 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	50.4	346^th of 684 public elementary schools	49.4%		49.8	346^th of 680 public elementary schools	49.1%		42.9	36.4	29.1	38.6	72.5	51.4	55.1	$11,678	$2,234	$9,403
West Forest Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2801 Waverly Pkwy	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9737	373	25	14.8	92.0%	36 (9.7%)	177 (47.5%)	150 (40.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	24.4	518^th of 684 public elementary schools	24.3%		32.5	471^st of 680 public elementary schools	30.7%	47	21.7	20.7	29.2	17.5	39.2	39.3	55.3	$10,727	$2,419	$8,241
Southview Primary School	Public	K-2	2712 Marvyn Pkwy	Opelika	36804	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9711	467	26	17.9	65.7%	167 (35.8%)	221 (47.3%)	50 (10.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)								(n/a)								$10,083	$1,485	$8,515
Pick Elementary School	Public	3-5	1320 N College St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-2110	442	25	18.0	34.2%	212 (48.0%)	78 (17.6%)	48 (10.9%)	84 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	90.2	50^th of 684 public elementary schools	92.7%		92.9	39^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.3%	11	67.5	56.3	78.7	61.6	83.9	76.0	91.2	$10,972	$1,357	$9,599
Dean Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	335 S Dean Rd	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4900	408	23	17.7	41.4%	208 (51.0%)	73 (17.9%)	57 (14.0%)	38 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)								(n/a)								$10,931	$1,094	$9,821
Cary Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	715 Sanders St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4940	466	30	15.5	44.2%	212 (45.5%)	101 (21.7%)	62 (13.3%)	64 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$11,073	$981	$10,076
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School	Public	3-5	807 Wrights Mill Rd	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-1990	401	27	14.8	34.7%	247 (61.6%)	51 (12.7%)	48 (12.0%)	28 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.7%)	92.6	34^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.0%		94.4	28^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.9%	6	72.3	68.9	70.9	75.4	79.6	81.6	84.5	$11,222	$1,056	$10,148

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