DECATUR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Decatur Northside Elementary is a public school located in Decatur, Arkansas, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Decatur School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character growth, and preparing students for their future educational transitions.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, striving to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student well-being, Decatur Northside Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and academic success for its elementary-aged population. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact, families are encouraged to visit their official district website.

278

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECATUR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	121
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	17

White
121 (43.5%)
Hispanic
121 (43.5%)
Pacific Islander
17 (6.1%)
American Indian
8 (2.9%)
Asian
6 (2.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DECATUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)321-5780
Website:	http://decatursd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 42