Northside Child Development Center

2020 N 5TH ST
NILES, MI 49120

(269)683-1982

www.nilesschools.org

13 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Northside Child Development Center, located in Niles, Michigan, operates under the Niles Community Schools district and serves as an early childhood education hub for the local community. The center is dedicated to fostering a supportive, developmentally appropriate learning environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By focusing on foundational social, emotional, and cognitive skills, the center aims to build a strong educational baseline for its youngest students during their most critical formative years.

As part of the broader Niles school system, the center emphasizes high-quality instruction and play-based learning to encourage curiosity and academic readiness. The facility is equipped to provide comprehensive early education services that align with the district’s commitment to lifelong learning. Families interested in enrollment, specific programming details, or general information regarding the center's curriculum can visit the official Niles Community Schools website at [http://www.nilesschools.org](http://www.nilesschools.org).

Total Students

2.9

Full-Time Teachers

4.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Child Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
11 (84.6%)
Black
1 (7.7%)
Two or More
1 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Niles Community Schools
Phone:	(269)683-1982
Website:	http://www.nilesschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 13