Northside Elementary School

Summary:

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serving 232 students in grades 1-5. It is part of the Palmyra Area School District, which is ranked 52 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on PSSA tests, with 73.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 90.7% proficient in Science, compared to 63.4% and 79.3% for the district, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (40.95%), Northside ranks 107 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this student subgroup, indicating the school is effectively supporting and educating these students. Northside also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 80.6% White, 3.88% African American, 9.48% Hispanic, and 5.17% two or more races.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Forge Road Elementary (58.2% Math proficiency) and East Hanover Elementary (66.1% Math proficiency), Northside's academic performance is significantly higher. This, combined with its socioeconomic diversity and strong support for students from low-income families, makes Northside Elementary a standout school in the Palmyra Area School District.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 301 E Spruce St
       Palmyra, PA  17078-1421


(717) 838-1331

District: Palmyra Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,857 Help


Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palmyra Area Middle School
High:    Palmyra Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northside Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Northside Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Palmyra Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Palmyra Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Elementary School is $16,857, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Elementary School 184th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Northside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palmyra Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Area School District 52nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 60.08 763rd 1519 49.8%
2014 63.34 657th 1467 55.2%
2015 64.71 604th 1474 59.0%
2016 70.77 489th 1554 68.5%
2017 71.47 473rd 1547 69.4%
2018 79.97 277th 1530 81.9%
2019 72.04 460th 1544 70.2%
2021 74.83 361st 1433 74.8%
2022 79.99 288th 1534 81.2%
2023 85.46 184th 1534 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.65 107th 1414 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.74 222nd 1236 82.0%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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
2012 207 1 0 9 2 0 12 0 231
2013 199 1 0 7 1 0 9 0 217
2014 203 3 4 12 0 0 9 0 231
2015 215 4 5 14 1 0 8 0 247
2016 209 4 4 16 1 0 10 0 244
2017 204 4 5 12 1 0 16 0 242
2018 196 5 5 14 0 0 17 0 237
2019 210 5 3 16 1 0 11 0 246
2020 214 4 4 13 0 0 14 0 249
2021 203 4 2 14 0 0 13 0 236
2022 189 8 2 23 0 0 13 0 235
2023 187 9 2 22 0 0 12 0 232

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
2012 231 19.0 12.1 25.1
2013 217 17.5 12.3 30.4
2014 231 16.5 13.9 35.9
2015 247 17.0 14.5 39.3
2016 244 18.0 13.5 37.7
2017 242 18.1 13.3 40.1
2018 237 18.3 12.9 40.9
2019 246 18.2 13.4 37.8
2020 249 17.2 14.4 34.9
2021 236 16.7 14.1 38.1
2022 235 18.8 12.5 34.5
2023 232 18.8 12.3 40.9

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
2012 231 19.0 12.1 25.1
2013 217 17.5 12.3 30.4
2014 231 16.5 13.9 35.9
2015 247 17.0 14.5 39.3
2016 244 18.0 13.5 37.7
2017 242 18.1 13.3 40.1
2018 237 18.3 12.9 40.9
2019 246 18.2 13.4 37.8
2020 249 17.2 14.4 34.9
2021 236 16.7 14.1 38.1
2022 235 18.8 12.5 34.5
2023 232 18.8 12.3 40.9

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 $371 (2.7%) $13,140 (97.3%) $13,511
2020 $630 (4.8%) $12,526 (95.2%) $13,156
2021 $888 (6.2%) $13,521 (93.8%) $14,409
2022 $965 (5.7%) $15,892 (94.3%) $16,857

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 184th of 1534 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)77.386
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)7579.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)4972.1
 23.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Northside Elementary School)89.890.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)72.572.1
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)59.161.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)69.469.8
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Northside Elementary School)61.373.5
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northside Elementary School)89.890.7
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)72.273.6
 1.4%
   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 Students246232
 5.7%
African American59
 80%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1622
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White210187
 11%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%40.9%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary School

Northside Elementary School ranks 184th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Palmyra Area Middle School
High : Palmyra Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Northside Elementary School.

Students at Northside Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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

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