Northside Elementary

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Northside Elementary ranks 481 st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Savannah, Tennessee, serving 508 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hardin County School District, which is ranked 108 out of 139 districts in the state.

Northside Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (87.2%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are generally higher than the Hardin County district averages, but lower than the state averages for Tennessee. Northside's female students and White students outperform their peers, but the school struggles with its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, who perform significantly worse than the state average. Over the past decade, the school's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Michie Elementary and Adamsville Elementary in the McNairy County district demonstrate stronger academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Within the Hardin County district, West Hardin Elementary and Parris South Elementary have more diverse student populations and tend to perform better than Northside Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1450 East Main ST
Savannah, TN 38372

(731) 926-4520

District: Hardin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
481^st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,611

Students who attend Northside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hardin County Middle School
High:	Hardin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

African American:

5.4%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside Elementary ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hardin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.01. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Northside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hardin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), African American (5.4%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 12. 2 elementary schools in the Hardin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Elementary is $12,611, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Hardin County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Elementary 481^st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Northside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Hardin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin County 103^rd of 140 Tennessee 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	TN State Percentile
2011	42.27	527^th	818	35.6%
2012	64.22	309^th	820	62.3%
2013	70.50	241^st	846	71.5%
2014	65.09	255^th	853	70.1%
2015	67.62	263^rd	855	69.2%
2017	54.70	262^nd	646	59.4%
2018	46.36	502^nd	997	49.6%
2019	39.60	595^th	985	39.6%
2021	55.72	367^th	983	62.7%
2022	51.36	443^rd	1000	55.7%
2023	45.72	538^th	1020	47.3%
2024	49.01	481^st	1018	52.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	60.27	88^th	369	76.2%
2023	51.80	183^rd	528	65.3%
2024	29.02	430^th	582	26.1%

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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	TN State Percentile
2018	39.95	543^rd	877	38.1%
2019	41.88	483^rd	821	41.2%
2021	37.26	505^th	823	38.6%
2022	53.13	346^th	858	59.7%
2023	38.12	552^nd	865	36.2%
2024	32.28	617^th	853	27.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Northside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	33.78	638^th	926	31.1%
2021	53.27	377^th	945	60.1%
2022	52.60	406^th	975	58.4%
2023	40.76	574^th	989	42.0%
2024	47.92	487^th	990	50.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Northside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	44.48	488^th	916	46.7%
2021	54.37	363^rd	941	61.4%
2022	47.91	463^rd	980	52.8%
2023	48.89	466^th	987	52.8%
2024	47.35	503^rd	991	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Northside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	40.17	496^th	841	41.0%
2019	29.14	633^rd	812	22.0%
2021	45.12	426^th	844	49.5%
2022	39.66	498^th	844	41.0%
2023	36.09	560^th	852	34.3%
2024	37.77	530^th	847	37.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	425	36	4	5	0	9	479
2012	434	38	4	9	0	9	494
2013	433	31	4	13	1	14	496
2014	451	31	3	10	0	9	504
2015	417	25	1	7	2	10	462
2016	435	18	3	10	1	14	481
2017	483	16	3	8	1	16	527
2018	467	24	4	15	3	18	531
2019	440	19	4	13	2	18	496
2020	483	26	7	13	1	21	551
2021	462	24	10	14	2	16	528
2022	473	23	10	11	0	17	534
2023	443	29	5	15	0	16	508
2024	415	27	7	25	2	20	496

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	479	36.0	13.3	52
2012	494	37.0	13.3	71.1
2013	496	34.0	14.5	69.6
2014	504	38.0	13.2	69.2
2015	462	33.0	14.0	68.2
2016	481	34.0	14.1	72.8
2017	527	34.0	15.5	n/a
2018	531	30.0	17.7	n/a
2019	496	31.0	16.0	n/a
2020	551	32.0	17.2	n/a
2021	528	35.1	15.0	n/a
2022	534	36.0	14.8	n/a
2023	508	36.0	14.1	n/a
2024	496	41.0	12.0	n/a

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
2011	479	36.0	13.3	52
2012	494	37.0	13.3	71.1
2013	496	34.0	14.5	69.6
2014	504	38.0	13.2	69.2
2015	462	33.0	14.0	68.2
2016	481	34.0	14.1	72.8
2017	527	34.0	15.5	n/a
2018	531	30.0	17.7	n/a
2019	496	31.0	16.0	n/a
2020	551	32.0	17.2	n/a
2021	528	35.1	15.0	n/a
2022	534	36.0	14.8	n/a
2023	508	36.0	14.1	n/a
2024	496	41.0	12.0	n/a

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 Northside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$977 (9.9%)	$8,202 (82.9%)	$9,890
2020	$945 (10.0%)	$7,852 (83.1%)	$9,454
2021	$1,373 (13.5%)	$8,174 (80.1%)	$10,202
2022	$1,543 (14.9%)	$8,092 (78.2%)	$10,342
2023	$2,481 (19.7%)	$9,198 (72.9%)	$12,611

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 595^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 538^th of 1020 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary)	25	37.5	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	23.7	28.4	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary)	35.7	29	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hardin County)	24.7	32.6	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary)	35.7	37.5	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	29.1	37.3	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary)	29.3	32.9	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin County)	32.8	33.1	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Northside Elementary)	35.7	34.1	1.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Hardin County)	29.2	32.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northside Elementary)	30	35.8	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hardin County)	26.6	32.9	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	508	2.4%
African American	19	29	52.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	13	15	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	440	443	0.7%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%

Schools Near Northside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 East Main ST	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 926-4520	496	41	12.0		415 (83.7%)	27 (5.4%)	25 (5.0%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	49	481^st of 1018 public elementary schools	52.8%		45.7	538^th of 1020 public elementary schools	47.3%	57	37.2	48.4	29.2				38.2	37.2	51.6	30.8				39.6	51.3	50.0	27.7				43.5					$12,611	$2,481	$9,199
East Hardin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Freewill LN	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 926-4620	417	32	13.2		357 (85.6%)	6 (1.4%)	31 (7.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	37	649^th of 1018 public elementary schools	36.2%		30.1	728^th of 1020 public elementary schools	28.6%	79	24.2	16.7	44.6				28.8	22.7	25.0	48.2				31.8	34.8	39.6	48.2				40.6					$12,698	$2,861	$8,944
Parris South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	169 Lacefield DR	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 925-2480	380	32	11.8		312 (82.1%)	20 (5.3%)	20 (5.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	37.1	645^th of 1018 public elementary schools	36.6%		39.8	612^th of 1020 public elementary schools	40.0%	33	23.6	27.1	45.1				31.5	29.1	35.0	39.2				34.3	30.9	42.4	41.2				38.2					$14,341	$2,942	$10,307
West Hardin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25105 Highway 69 South	Adamsville	38310	McNairy County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 632-0413	218	19	11.4		198 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	39	626^th of 1018 public elementary schools	38.5%		61.8	329^th of 1020 public elementary schools	67.7%	297	32.4	28.6	37.8				33.0	35.1	25.7	27.0				29.4	43.2	48.6	40.5				44.0					$13,754	$2,317	$9,894
Adamsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	220 South Elm	Adamsville	38310	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 439-4137	702	51	13.8		658 (93.7%)	13 (1.9%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	52.8	438^th of 1018 public elementary schools	57.0%		49.8	477^th of 1020 public elementary schools	53.2%	39	30.2	26.2	30.4	29.9	35.9	40.8	32.3	39.7	42.4	42.0	33.0	36.4	25.4	36.2	45.2	56.1	44.8	46.0	46.8	52.9	48.5	68.2	44.3	52.9	55.7	$10,517	$1,514	$8,380
Pickwick Southside School	Public	PK, KG-8	1970 Hwy 57	Counce	38326	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 689-5185	214	17	12.5		197 (92.1%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	32.3	709^th of 1018 public elementary schools	30.4%		32.6	701^st of 1020 public elementary schools	31.3%	8	15.0	28.6	25.0	24.0	5.6	21.7	20.0	31.6	42.9	40.0	22.2	11.1		24.0	30.0	42.9	30.0	40.7	38.9	43.5	37.7	28.0	16.7	26.1	24.2	$16,188	$2,601	$12,549
Michie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6418 Hwy 57 East	Michie	38357	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 439-4135	366	30	12.0		348 (95.1%)	7 (1.9%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64.8	286^th of 1018 public elementary schools	71.9%		56.5	386^th of 1020 public elementary schools	62.2%	100	31.6	37.5	32.1	43.2	29.5	14.0	30.6	50.0	62.5	39.3	56.8	31.8	20.9	42.3	31.6	56.3	39.3	78.4	40.9	30.2	45.5	83.8	50.0	34.9	54.8	$11,322	$1,775	$8,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary

What schools do graduates of Northside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hardin County Middle School
High : Hardin County High School

What district is Northside Elementary in?

Hardin County

How many students attend Northside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Northside Elementary.

Is Northside Elementary a good school?

Northside Elementary ranks 481^st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Northside Elementary?

Students at Northside Elementary are 84% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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