Northside Elementary School

Summary:

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dallas, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 644 students. The school is part of the Paulding County School District, which is ranked 87 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Northside Elementary School's performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally below the Paulding County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 24.3% (4th grade) to 39.3% (5th grade), compared to the Paulding County averages of 36.4% to 47.4%, and the Georgia state averages of 37% to 48.2%. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also below the district and state averages. Additionally, Northside Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.53% to 51.16% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,309 to $11,289 over the past few years, and the low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.6, Northside Elementary's academic performance is still lagging behind the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Roland W. Russom Elementary, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad, and C.A. Roberts Elementary School, Northside Elementary performs significantly worse academically. The poor performance of Allgood Elementary School within the same district suggests that there may be broader systemic issues affecting certain schools in the Paulding County district that need to be investigated and addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2223 Cartersville Hwy
       Dallas, GA  30132


(770) 443-7008

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
685th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Paulding High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
27.5%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details Northside Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.71. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Northside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.25 518th 1101 53.0%
2007 53.95 598th 1125 46.8%
2008 66.86 388th 1134 65.8%
2009 64.57 430th 1133 62.0%
2010 57.91 567th 1183 52.1%
2011 52.99 666th 1212 45.0%
2012 47.31 763rd 1201 36.5%
2013 58.26 629th 1225 48.7%
2014 48.58 764th 1231 37.9%
2015 55.23 511th 1240 58.8%
2016 65.29 378th 1233 69.3%
2017 68.55 332nd 1205 72.4%
2018 60.88 419th 1209 65.3%
2019 54.78 524th 1234 57.5%
2021 41.08 661st 1214 45.6%
2022 40.74 694th 1244 44.2%
2023 50.33 547th 1242 56.0%
2024 40.71 685th 1248 45.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by Tiffany (a parent)
Saturday, February 25, 2017

Open Quote Northside Elementary is an amazing school that cares about each individual child! The teachers and administrators genuinely work to ensure every student succeeds. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 520 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 625 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 625 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 633 16 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 671 15 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 677 20 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 710
2000 630 12 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 677 24 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 714
2002 765 50 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 765 50 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 657 53 0 20 5 n/a n/a 0 735
2005 591 61 1 24 5 n/a n/a 19 701
2006 598 59 1 28 1 n/a n/a 26 713
2007 615 80 2 37 1 n/a n/a 33 768
2008 588 107 3 41 1 n/a n/a 39 779
2009 375 94 3 21 0 n/a n/a 31 524
2010 335 80 3 35 0 0 38 0 491
2011 330 84 4 38 2 0 50 0 508
2012 316 82 4 40 2 0 45 0 489
2013 310 74 3 37 2 0 34 0 460
2014 293 74 5 37 4 0 30 0 443
2015 299 66 5 40 4 0 33 0 447
2016 314 65 4 42 4 0 17 0 446
2017 283 83 4 45 3 0 17 0 435
2018 301 102 6 53 3 1 24 0 490
2019 294 128 4 56 4 0 31 0 517
2020 330 160 3 67 1 1 36 0 598
2021 340 147 2 65 4 0 48 0 606
2022 351 171 2 73 3 0 57 0 657
2023 344 177 1 66 1 0 55 0 644

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 537 33.1 16.2 28.1
1995 632 39.5 16.0 23.9
1996 632 39.5 16.0 23.9
1997 655 39.6 16.5 30.4
1998 698 40.1 17.4 27.8
1999 710 43.4 16.4 29.3
2000 656 38.0 17.3 23.8
2001 714 44.3 16.1 23.5
2002 835 54.0 15.5 21.8
2003 835 54.0 15.5 21.8
2004 735 47.0 15.6 27.2
2005 701 48.0 14.6 29.8
2006 713 46.0 15.5 30.9
2007 768 52.0 14.8 28.8
2008 779 56.0 13.9 30.8
2009 524 39.0 13.4 45.4
2010 491 36.5 13.4 43.6
2011 508 36.5 13.9 46.5
2012 489 35.0 13.9 49.9
2013 460 32.5 14.1 49.8
2014 443 31.0 14.2 52.1
2015 447 28.0 15.9 47.9
2016 446 31.0 14.3 43.9
2017 435 32.0 13.5 49
2018 490 32.4 15.1 49.8
2019 517 38.0 13.6 53.2
2020 598 40.3 14.8 51.2
2021 606 43.9 13.8 51.2
2022 657 44.7 14.6 n/a
2023 644 50.7 12.7 49.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 537 33.1 16.2 28.1
1995 632 39.5 16.0 23.9
1996 632 39.5 16.0 23.9
1997 655 39.6 16.5 30.4
1998 698 40.1 17.4 27.8
1999 710 43.4 16.4 29.3
2000 656 38.0 17.3 23.8
2001 714 44.3 16.1 23.5
2002 835 54.0 15.5 21.8
2003 835 54.0 15.5 21.8
2004 735 47.0 15.6 27.2
2005 701 48.0 14.6 29.8
2006 713 46.0 15.5 30.9
2007 768 52.0 14.8 28.8
2008 779 56.0 13.9 30.8
2009 524 39.0 13.4 45.4
2010 491 36.5 13.4 43.6
2011 508 36.5 13.9 46.5
2012 489 35.0 13.9 49.9
2013 460 32.5 14.1 49.8
2014 443 31.0 14.2 52.1
2015 447 28.0 15.9 47.9
2016 446 31.0 14.3 43.9
2017 435 32.0 13.5 49
2018 490 32.4 15.1 49.8
2019 517 38.0 13.6 53.2
2020 598 40.3 14.8 51.2
2021 606 43.9 13.8 51.2
2022 657 44.7 14.6 n/a
2023 644 50.7 12.7 49.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $540 (5.1%) $10,008 (94.9%) $10,548
2018 $874 (8.5%) $9,434 (91.5%) $10,309
2019 $854 (7.6%) $10,435 (92.4%) $11,289

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 524th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 547th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)46.127.7
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)43.438.1
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)56.635.6
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)53.347.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)46.735.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)49.136.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)42.445.4
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)57.348.3
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)55.940.2
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)52.240.3
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)24.554.7
 30.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)42.638.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Northside Elementary School)46.132.6
 13.5%
   5th Grade Science (Paulding County)45.135.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517644
 24.6%
African American128177
 38.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic5666
 17.9%
Pacific Islander00
White294344
 17%
Two or More Races3155
 77.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%49.5%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Northside Elementary School.

Students at Northside Elementary School are 53% White, 27% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Paulding High School

Northside Elementary School ranks 685th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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