Northside Elementary School

Summary:

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sandpoint, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 187. The school is part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, which is ranked 15 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state and district averages in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.8% of Northside students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 42.2% at the state level and 49.5% in the district. Similarly, 78.2% of Northside students were proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to 53.3% at the state level and 62.1% in the district. This sustained academic excellence sets Northside apart from nearby schools like Farmin Stidwell Elementary and Washington Elementary, which lag behind in test scores.

Northside Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with around 90% White students and a small percentage of Hispanic and two or more races students. This demographic trend is similar to the nearby schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Additionally, Northside serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 25-27%) compared to the state and district averages. This socioeconomic advantage, combined with a favorable student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.4 to 15.3 students per teacher, may contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance and ability to provide personalized attention to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7881 Colburn-Culver Road
       Sandpoint, ID  83864-4714


(208) 263-2734

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools


Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandpoint Middle School
High:    Sandpoint High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northside Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.02. (See more...)
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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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lake Pend Oreille School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Pend Oreille School District 15th of 77 Idaho 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 ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 52.52 176th 335 47.5%
2009 74.89 60th 349 82.8%
2010 67.64 98th 356 72.5%
2011 76.41 49th 359 86.4%
2012 86.60 10th 354 97.2%
2013 90.68 2nd 357 99.4%
2022 87.86 20th 188 89.4%
2023 94.11 11th 252 95.6%
2024 93.02 17th 301 94.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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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
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 202 202
2001 200 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 181 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 181 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 158 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 143 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 153 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 156 1 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 156 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 145 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 166 4 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2011 150 1 2 2 3 0 9 0 167
2012 154 0 2 2 3 0 7 0 168
2013 157 0 2 3 2 0 5 0 169
2014 162 0 1 5 3 0 6 0 177
2015 148 1 1 7 1 0 5 0 163
2016 150 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 158
2017 170 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 178
2018 156 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 166
2019 170 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 180
2020 172 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 181
2021 135 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 146
2022 165 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 176
2023 168 0 0 13 2 0 4 0 187

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
2000 202 14.6 13.8 46.5
2001 208 12.4 16.8 54.3
2002 189 12.1 15.6 52.4
2003 189 12.1 15.6 52.4
2004 165 11.2 14.7 57
2005 149 11.5 13.0 59.1
2006 159 10.2 15.6 50.3
2007 164 9.3 17.6 48.2
2008 161 11.7 13.8 45.3
2009 152 9.7 15.7 54.6
2010 179 9.5 18.6 54.2
2011 167 12.9 12.9 65.9
2012 168 12.1 13.8 57.7
2013 169 8.4 19.9 56.2
2014 177 7.6 23.1 48
2015 163 7.0 23.2 53.4
2016 158 9.0 17.5 51.3
2017 178 9.1 19.3 48.9
2018 166 9.5 17.4 39.8
2019 180 8.8 20.4 35
2020 181 9.0 19.9 32
2021 146 10.1 14.4 25.3
2022 176 11.4 15.3 19.3
2023 187 12.5 14.8 27.3

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
2000 202 14.6 13.8 46.5
2001 208 12.4 16.8 54.3
2002 189 12.1 15.6 52.4
2003 189 12.1 15.6 52.4
2004 165 11.2 14.7 57
2005 149 11.5 13.0 59.1
2006 159 10.2 15.6 50.3
2007 164 9.3 17.6 48.2
2008 161 11.7 13.8 45.3
2009 152 9.7 15.7 54.6
2010 179 9.5 18.6 54.2
2011 167 12.9 12.9 65.9
2012 168 12.1 13.8 57.7
2013 169 8.4 19.9 56.2
2014 177 7.6 23.1 48
2015 163 7.0 23.2 53.4
2016 158 9.0 17.5 51.3
2017 178 9.1 19.3 48.9
2018 166 9.5 17.4 39.8
2019 180 8.8 20.4 35
2020 181 9.0 19.9 32
2021 146 10.1 14.4 25.3
2022 176 11.4 15.3 19.3
2023 187 12.5 14.8 27.3

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)
2019 $781 (8.8%) $8,094 (91.2%) $8,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)62.975
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)65.465.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
All Grades Math (Northside Elementary School)53.771.1
 17.4%
   All Grades Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)45.847.6
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)66.373.2
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)59.260.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students180187
 3.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White170168
 1.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%27.3%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Northside Elementary School.

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

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School

Yes. Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

Students at Northside Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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

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