Northside Elem School

www.geneseoschools.org

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School, located at 415 N. Russell Ave in Geneseo, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the Geneseo Community Unit School District 228. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning in its youngest students. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Northside Elementary is recognized for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Geneseo. The school prioritizes active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards in a nurturing atmosphere, Northside strives to help every child reach their individual potential, serving as a cornerstone of early childhood education within the district.

334

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
296 (88.6%)
Hispanic
23 (6.9%)
Two or More
12 (3.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Geneseo CUSD 228
Phone:	(309)945-0625
Website:	http://www.geneseoschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 72

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 43