Northside Elementary

Summary:

Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serving 409 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district, which is ranked 123 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Elementary faces significant challenges in student academic performance, particularly for its White and economically disadvantaged student populations. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the End-of-Grade (EOG) exams, is consistently below the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 54.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.7% for the state and 69.6% for the district. The school's performance is especially low for its White students, who rank in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools in both mathematics and reading.

Northside Elementary's challenges are further compounded by its extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages, and suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges related to poverty, which can have a profound impact on student learning and academic achievement. Interestingly, the school's performance is lower than that of nearby schools, such as Weeksville Elementary and Moyock Elementary, which are in the higher-performing Currituck County and Camden County districts, respectively.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1062 Northside Rd
       Elizabeth City, NC  27909


(252) 335-2033

District: Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
866th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,283 Help


Students who attend Northside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth City Middle
High:    Pasquotank County High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
African American:
23.0%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northside Elementary ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), African American (23%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 15.1. 5 elementary schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Elementary is $10,283. 4 elementary schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Elementary 866th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Northside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools 123rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.10 1107th 1276 13.2%
2007 29.35 1030th 1293 20.3%
2008 42.46 836th 1324 36.9%
2009 34.68 978th 1354 27.8%
2010 34.22 1008th 1363 26.0%
2011 55.37 699th 1381 49.4%
2012 44.47 860th 1388 38.0%
2013 46.28 719th 1403 48.8%
2014 59.55 543rd 1390 60.9%
2015 55.96 641st 1440 55.5%
2016 53.50 668th 1425 53.1%
2017 44.40 846th 1429 40.8%
2018 52.30 706th 1434 50.8%
2019 60.40 562nd 1473 61.8%
2021 29.09 1036th 1489 30.4%
2022 32.30 1045th 1514 31.0%
2023 47.66 806th 1502 46.3%
2024 43.32 866th 1505 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.05 349th 801 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 586th 1332 56.0%
2019 73.39 257th 1361 81.1%
2021 39.12 797th 1329 40.0%
2022 39.43 861st 1366 37.0%
2023 48.84 741st 1437 48.4%
2024 50.36 692nd 1450 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 689th 1405 51.0%
2019 66.25 444th 1424 68.8%
2021 33.36 937th 1440 34.9%
2022 24.97 1167th 1458 20.0%
2023 39.20 897th 1459 38.5%
2024 43.68 826th 1455 43.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.62 321st 897 64.2%
2019 65.17 195th 878 77.8%
2021 44.49 304th 646 52.9%
2022 39.31 348th 634 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.89 711th 1413 49.7%
2019 54.13 671st 1430 53.1%
2021 28.36 1019th 1444 29.4%
2022 40.14 898th 1464 38.7%
2023 56.14 626th 1461 57.2%
2024 42.67 854th 1464 41.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 208th 927 77.6%
2019 69.47 205th 949 78.4%
2021 33.72 598th 896 33.3%
2022 37.26 582nd 927 37.2%
2023 62.95 275th 933 70.5%
2024 47.42 464th 924 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.81 894th 1178 24.1%
2019 42.31 737th 1183 37.7%
2021 21.07 1015th 1172 13.4%
2022 28.75 932nd 1194 21.9%
2023 35.71 831st 1183 29.8%
2024 33.82 838th 1166 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Northside Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Northside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 317 203 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 335 202 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 356 214 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 390 220 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 405 200 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 405 200 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 428 208 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 421 209 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 322 175 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 318 172 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 313 166 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 302 176 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 302 176 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 290 182 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 315 196 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 381 194 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 397 174 5 8 3 n/a n/a 19 606
2008 392 169 6 8 4 n/a n/a 27 606
2009 381 175 5 10 4 n/a n/a 0 575
2010 388 175 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2011 395 135 3 29 2 2 17 0 583
2012 374 116 1 32 1 1 16 0 541
2013 363 129 3 30 1 0 23 0 549
2014 352 138 3 27 1 2 29 0 552
2015 340 132 2 36 1 1 29 0 541
2016 320 129 2 32 1 0 32 0 516
2017 308 140 1 22 1 0 27 0 499
2018 312 129 2 23 1 0 35 0 502
2019 284 130 2 34 1 0 34 0 485
2020 269 121 5 43 0 0 46 0 484
2021 233 116 4 38 0 0 35 0 426
2022 231 107 5 37 3 0 29 0 412
2023 228 94 4 40 3 0 40 0 409

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

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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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 520 31.0 16.7 0
1992 541 31.0 17.4 28.8
1993 576 32.0 18.0 36.5
1994 617 34.0 18.1 38.1
1995 612 37.0 16.5 39.7
1996 612 37.0 16.5 39.7
1997 644 40.0 16.1 36.3
1998 643 42.0 15.3 36.9
1999 504 35.0 14.4 61.5
2000 498 36.0 13.8 54.2
2001 485 36.0 13.5 52.4
2002 485 36.0 13.5 0
2003 485 36.0 13.5 0
2004 478 36.0 13.3 53.6
2005 522 36.0 14.5 53.6
2006 586 36.0 16.3 51.2
2007 606 n/a n/a 48
2008 606 38.6 15.7 52.5
2009 575 38.0 15.1 46.6
2010 580 36.4 15.8 51.9
2011 583 37.0 15.7 51.5
2012 541 38.5 14.0 53.6
2013 549 33.5 16.3 60.5
2014 552 33.5 16.4 54.2
2015 541 34.0 15.9 54
2016 516 34.0 15.1 55.2
2017 499 31.0 16.0 57.7
2018 502 29.5 17.0 52.8
2019 485 33.7 14.3 50.5
2020 484 32.1 15.0 59.9
2021 426 29.0 14.6 99.3
2022 412 26.0 15.8 99.3
2023 409 27.0 15.1 99

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 520 31.0 16.7 0
1992 541 31.0 17.4 28.8
1993 576 32.0 18.0 36.5
1994 617 34.0 18.1 38.1
1995 612 37.0 16.5 39.7
1996 612 37.0 16.5 39.7
1997 644 40.0 16.1 36.3
1998 643 42.0 15.3 36.9
1999 504 35.0 14.4 61.5
2000 498 36.0 13.8 54.2
2001 485 36.0 13.5 52.4
2002 485 36.0 13.5 0
2003 485 36.0 13.5 0
2004 478 36.0 13.3 53.6
2005 522 36.0 14.5 53.6
2006 586 36.0 16.3 51.2
2007 606 n/a n/a 48
2008 606 38.6 15.7 52.5
2009 575 38.0 15.1 46.6
2010 580 36.4 15.8 51.9
2011 583 37.0 15.7 51.5
2012 541 38.5 14.0 53.6
2013 549 33.5 16.3 60.5
2014 552 33.5 16.4 54.2
2015 541 34.0 15.9 54
2016 516 34.0 15.1 55.2
2017 499 31.0 16.0 57.7
2018 502 29.5 17.0 52.8
2019 485 33.7 14.3 50.5
2020 484 32.1 15.0 59.9
2021 426 29.0 14.6 99.3
2022 412 26.0 15.8 99.3
2023 409 27.0 15.1 99

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (8.8%) $9,382 (91.2%) $10,283

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 562nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 806th of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary)71.168.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)58.564.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Northside Elementary)56.644.4
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)49.938.1
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary)56.331.9
 24.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)48.541.3
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Northside Elementary)71.342.5
 28.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)54.353.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary)60.561.5
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)49.942.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Northside Elementary)5047.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)40.638.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Northside Elementary)81.473.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)69.760.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485409
 15.7%
African American13094
 27.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White284228
 19.7%
Two or More Races3440
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%99%
 48.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Northside Elementary.

Northside Elementary ranks 866th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth City Middle
High : Pasquotank County High

Students at Northside Elementary are 56% White, 23% African American, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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