North Side Elementary School

Summary:

North Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, Indiana, serving 561 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Randolph Central School Corp.

North Side Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 35.47% Hispanic (much higher than nearby schools like Monroe Central Elementary and Northeastern Elementary), chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 28.3% to 60.1% (far exceeding the 12.9% to 25.4% range of nearby schools), and consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state and local averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (57.6% to 72.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be impacting student performance.

Despite increased spending per student, from $7,625 in 2018-2019 to $9,257 in 2021-2022, North Side Elementary's performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 425 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 839 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star. These trends, combined with the school's lower spending per student compared to nearby schools (ranging from $8,808 to $11,166 per student), suggest that North Side Elementary may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique needs of its student population and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 905 N Plum St
       Union City, IN  47390


(765) 964-6430

District: Randolph Eastern School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
839th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,257 Help


Students who attend North Side Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Union City Community Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  561

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
35.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Side Elementary School ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.2%), Hispanic (35.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare North Side Elementary School employs 41.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Side Elementary School is $9,257.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Randolph Eastern School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph Eastern School Corp 310th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Side Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.84 650th 959 32.2%
2006 37.93 684th 961 28.8%
2007 33.45 758th 985 23.0%
2008 58.38 465th 996 53.3%
2009 62.23 402nd 1003 59.9%
2010 54.59 548th 1009 45.7%
2011 52.47 590th 1025 42.4%
2012 44.90 676th 1015 33.4%
2013 53.16 580th 1035 44.0%
2014 48.21 653rd 1036 37.0%
2015 44.37 666th 1040 36.0%
2016 57.50 505th 1046 51.7%
2017 54.33 545th 1033 47.2%
2018 55.80 515th 1027 49.9%
2019 60.41 425th 1031 58.8%
2021 42.97 617th 1016 39.3%
2022 39.99 651st 1020 36.2%
2023 35.84 674th 1016 33.7%
2024 17.56 839th 1010 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Side Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 3 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 377 3 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 346 5 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 356 3 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 343 3 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 344 3 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 360 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 419 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 419 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 390 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 21 422
1998 408 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 365 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 362 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 332 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 328 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 328 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 417 2 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 439 2 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 467 1 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 425 2 1 40 0 n/a n/a 18 486
2008 409 1 1 40 3 n/a n/a 21 475
2009 408 3 0 54 0 n/a n/a 26 491
2010 369 5 0 57 0 n/a n/a 32 463
2011 339 6 0 62 3 0 8 0 418
2012 305 4 0 68 2 0 4 0 383
2013 320 5 0 71 2 0 7 0 405
2014 380 3 0 98 4 0 11 0 496
2015 369 5 0 120 3 0 17 0 514
2016 353 2 0 129 2 0 16 0 502
2017 319 2 0 135 1 0 19 0 476
2018 335 2 0 145 1 0 18 0 501
2019 364 1 0 147 1 0 22 0 535
2020 316 1 0 164 0 0 23 0 504
2021 326 0 0 176 0 0 20 0 522
2022 320 0 0 192 1 0 20 0 533
2023 338 2 0 199 1 1 20 0 561

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 North Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 20.6 19.1 18.7
1989 395 24.1 16.3 19.2
1990 366 21.1 17.3 19.9
1991 373 21.1 17.6 22
1992 363 20.1 18.0 34.7
1993 361 19.2 18.8 42.1
1994 381 20.2 18.9 38.8
1995 435 21.0 20.7 33.1
1996 435 21.0 20.7 33.1
1997 422 20.1 21.0 36.2
1998 415 21.7 19.1 34.7
1999 369 21.0 17.6 40.9
2000 368 20.2 18.2 41
2001 343 21.5 16.0 42.9
2002 351 21.3 16.5 46.4
2003 351 21.3 16.5 46.4
2004 443 25.3 17.5 50.3
2005 473 26.3 18.0 62.4
2006 507 28.1 18.0 57
2007 486 n/a n/a 58.5
2008 475 32.0 14.8 61
2009 491 32.0 15.3 60
2010 463 33.0 14.0 70.3
2011 418 27.2 15.3 64.1
2012 383 26.0 14.7 67.9
2013 405 31.6 12.8 66.7
2014 496 36.0 13.7 70
2015 514 37.0 13.8 73.7
2016 502 39.0 12.8 73.3
2017 476 33.0 14.4 70.2
2018 501 24.0 20.8 70.1
2019 535 33.0 16.2 68.6
2020 504 30.0 16.8 70.8
2021 522 24.0 21.7 68.4
2022 533 38.5 13.8 57.6
2023 561 41.5 13.5 72.2

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 North Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 20.6 19.1 18.7
1989 395 24.1 16.3 19.2
1990 366 21.1 17.3 19.9
1991 373 21.1 17.6 22
1992 363 20.1 18.0 34.7
1993 361 19.2 18.8 42.1
1994 381 20.2 18.9 38.8
1995 435 21.0 20.7 33.1
1996 435 21.0 20.7 33.1
1997 422 20.1 21.0 36.2
1998 415 21.7 19.1 34.7
1999 369 21.0 17.6 40.9
2000 368 20.2 18.2 41
2001 343 21.5 16.0 42.9
2002 351 21.3 16.5 46.4
2003 351 21.3 16.5 46.4
2004 443 25.3 17.5 50.3
2005 473 26.3 18.0 62.4
2006 507 28.1 18.0 57
2007 486 n/a n/a 58.5
2008 475 32.0 14.8 61
2009 491 32.0 15.3 60
2010 463 33.0 14.0 70.3
2011 418 27.2 15.3 64.1
2012 383 26.0 14.7 67.9
2013 405 31.6 12.8 66.7
2014 496 36.0 13.7 70
2015 514 37.0 13.8 73.7
2016 502 39.0 12.8 73.3
2017 476 33.0 14.4 70.2
2018 501 24.0 20.8 70.1
2019 535 33.0 16.2 68.6
2020 504 30.0 16.8 70.8
2021 522 24.0 21.7 68.4
2022 533 38.5 13.8 57.6
2023 561 41.5 13.5 72.2

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 North Side Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $794 (10.4%) $6,830 (89.6%) $7,625
2020 $760 (9.3%) $7,442 (90.7%) $8,202
2021 $1,256 (15.0%) $7,141 (85.0%) $8,397
2022 $2,126 (23.0%) $7,131 (77.0%) $9,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 674th of 1016 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)5425
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Eastern School Corp)5425
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)7647.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Randolph Eastern School Corp)7647.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)3422.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Eastern School Corp)3422.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)56.640
 16.6%
   4th Grade Math (Randolph Eastern School Corp)56.640
 16.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (North Side Elementary School)32.124.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade Science (Randolph Eastern School Corp)32.124.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)42.215.7
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Eastern School Corp)42.215.7
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)45.333.7
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Randolph Eastern School Corp)45.333.7
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Side Elementary School)31.318.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Randolph Eastern School Corp)31.318.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)67.129.4
 37.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Eastern School Corp)67.129.4
 37.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)69.547.1
 22.4%
   6th Grade Math (Randolph Eastern School Corp)69.547.1
 22.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (North Side Elementary School)53.735.3
 18.4%
   6th Grade Science (Randolph Eastern School Corp)53.735.3
 18.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535561
 4.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic147199
 35.4%
Pacific Islander01
White364338
 7.1%
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%72.2%
 3.6%


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Students at North Side Elementary School are 60% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend North Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Union City Community Junior/Senior High

North Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended North Side Elementary School.


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