North Side Elementary School

Summary:

North Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving 707 students in grades K-5 and part of the Central Dauphin School District.

North Side Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA tests, with 54.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 48.4% in Math, and an impressive 83.1% in Science. The school's African American and English Language Learner students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 5% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. However, the school's Asian and male students lag behind the state average. With an extremely high rate of economically disadvantaged students, North Side Elementary faces significant challenges, but its stable 3-star rating and strong performance in Math and Science indicate the school is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District, North Side generally outperforms its peers, particularly in PSSA Math and Science. However, its English Language Arts performance is more mixed, with some nearby schools, such as Paxtonia Elementary and Linglestown Elementary, achieving higher proficiency rates. Interestingly, the nearby Infinity Charter School significantly outperforms North Side Elementary and all other nearby public schools in academic achievement across all subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4520 Devonshire Rd
       Harrisburg, PA  17109-1544


(717) 657-3201

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
766th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,551 Help


Students who attend North Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Linglestown Middle School
High:    Central Dauphin Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.7%
African American:
25.5%
Asian:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Side Elementary School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Side Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Central Dauphin School District. Student population at North Side Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), African American (25.5%), Asian (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 16.2. 9 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Side Elementary School is $12,551. 11 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Side Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Side Elementary School 766th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See North Side Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin School District 372nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Side Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.90 728th 1302 44.1%
2004 79.03 264th 1308 79.8%
2005 72.89 349th 1299 73.1%
2006 66.57 553rd 1545 64.2%
2007 65.90 591st 1555 62.0%
2008 51.98 944th 1551 39.1%
2009 60.92 727th 1549 53.1%
2010 62.28 710th 1579 55.0%
2011 63.88 677th 1597 57.6%
2012 68.18 600th 1599 62.5%
2013 62.99 698th 1519 54.0%
2014 63.33 658th 1467 55.1%
2015 66.17 570th 1474 61.3%
2016 49.35 934th 1554 39.9%
2017 57.42 784th 1547 49.3%
2018 66.99 587th 1530 61.6%
2019 59.67 736th 1544 52.3%
2021 58.48 668th 1433 53.4%
2022 59.96 690th 1534 55.0%
2023 61.70 660th 1534 57.0%
2024 56.89 766th 1526 49.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.50 25th 196 87.2%
2024 59.33 65th 200 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.16 560th 1414 60.4%
2024 58.72 610th 1432 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.33 726th 1488 51.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.37 470th 1043 54.9%
2024 52.24 461st 1084 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.35 764th 1495 48.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.26 143rd 160 10.6%
2024 19.21 144th 168 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.16 35th 437 92.0%
2024 88.08 29th 437 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.02 213th 454 53.1%
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Rank History for White students at North Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.06 387th 1236 68.7%
2024 59.56 500th 1229 59.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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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 538 30 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 592 23 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1990 456 28 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 505 33 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 534 41 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 555 54 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 521 64 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 515 69 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 515 69 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 504 71 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 484 66 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 458 83 16 8 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 445 76 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2001 431 83 22 22 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 391 95 33 20 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2003 391 95 33 20 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2004 389 90 32 25 6 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 337 85 39 22 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 343 95 43 37 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 411 119 47 48 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2008 342 101 44 53 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 341 99 42 37 1 n/a n/a 8 528
2010 357 98 47 37 1 n/a n/a 33 573
2011 334 87 37 47 0 0 35 0 540
2012 323 79 37 55 0 0 37 0 531
2013 304 83 42 59 2 0 41 0 531
2014 315 79 46 56 1 0 51 0 548
2015 340 99 51 64 1 0 44 0 599
2016 338 107 50 68 2 0 55 0 620
2017 333 120 45 71 3 0 62 0 634
2018 328 150 42 71 2 0 61 0 654
2019 324 166 40 75 1 0 59 0 665
2020 312 151 58 69 1 0 51 0 642
2021 281 153 85 51 1 0 54 0 625
2022 289 159 114 62 1 0 58 0 683
2023 292 169 142 49 1 0 54 0 707
2024 273 180 138 65 1 0 48 0 705

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 577 31.4 18.3 n/a
1989 629 32.9 19.1 n/a
1990 502 32.3 15.5 0
1991 552 33.7 16.3 n/a
1992 590 34.2 17.2 n/a
1993 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1994 605 35.0 17.3 n/a
1995 599 34.5 17.4 n/a
1996 599 34.5 17.4 n/a
1997 593 33.0 18.0 n/a
1998 570 34.0 16.8 n/a
1999 566 35.0 16.2 n/a
2000 556 34.5 16.1 10.1
2001 558 33.5 16.7 11.8
2002 542 34.4 15.8 16.1
2003 542 34.4 15.8 16.1
2004 542 34.3 15.8 11.6
2005 486 32.6 14.9 17.9
2006 520 35.5 14.6 21.3
2007 626 40.2 15.6 21.7
2008 541 42.4 12.8 23.8
2009 528 39.7 13.3 25
2010 573 40.7 14.0 23.7
2011 540 36.7 14.7 23
2012 531 35.6 14.9 27.7
2013 531 33.6 15.8 33.3
2014 548 37.0 14.8 31.6
2015 599 36.0 16.6 34.2
2016 620 38.0 16.3 38.2
2017 634 39.3 16.1 39.6
2018 654 40.5 16.1 100
2019 665 40.5 16.4 100
2020 642 37.8 16.9 100
2021 625 40.3 15.4 100
2022 683 41.8 16.3 99.6
2023 707 43.0 16.4 99.4
2024 705 43.2 16.2 100

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 577 31.4 18.3 n/a
1989 629 32.9 19.1 n/a
1990 502 32.3 15.5 0
1991 552 33.7 16.3 n/a
1992 590 34.2 17.2 n/a
1993 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1994 605 35.0 17.3 n/a
1995 599 34.5 17.4 n/a
1996 599 34.5 17.4 n/a
1997 593 33.0 18.0 n/a
1998 570 34.0 16.8 n/a
1999 566 35.0 16.2 n/a
2000 556 34.5 16.1 10.1
2001 558 33.5 16.7 11.8
2002 542 34.4 15.8 16.1
2003 542 34.4 15.8 16.1
2004 542 34.3 15.8 11.6
2005 486 32.6 14.9 17.9
2006 520 35.5 14.6 21.3
2007 626 40.2 15.6 21.7
2008 541 42.4 12.8 23.8
2009 528 39.7 13.3 25
2010 573 40.7 14.0 23.7
2011 540 36.7 14.7 23
2012 531 35.6 14.9 27.7
2013 531 33.6 15.8 33.3
2014 548 37.0 14.8 31.6
2015 599 36.0 16.6 34.2
2016 620 38.0 16.3 38.2
2017 634 39.3 16.1 39.6
2018 654 40.5 16.1 100
2019 665 40.5 16.4 100
2020 642 37.8 16.9 100
2021 625 40.3 15.4 100
2022 683 41.8 16.3 99.6
2023 707 43.0 16.4 99.4
2024 705 43.2 16.2 100

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 North Side Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (2.1%) $11,704 (97.9%) $11,950
2020 $162 (1.4%) $11,430 (98.6%) $11,592
2021 $197 (1.6%) $11,923 (98.4%) $12,120
2022 $1,302 (10.4%) $11,248 (89.6%) $12,551

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 736th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 660th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)50.557.5
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)60.556.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)6451
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (North Side Elementary School)8880.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)6753.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (North Side Elementary School)47.254.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)64.256.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (North Side Elementary School)53.754.6
 0.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (North Side Elementary School)8880.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Side Elementary School)63.855.6
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students665707
 6.3%
African American166169
 1.8%
American Indian11
Asian40142
 255%
Hispanic7549
 34.7%
Pacific Islander00
White324292
 9.9%
Two or More Races5954
 8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.4%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Side Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 705 students attended North Side Elementary School.

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

Middle : Linglestown Middle School
High : Central Dauphin Senior High School

North Side Elementary School ranks 766th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at North Side Elementary School are 39% White, 26% African American, 20% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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