Northside Elementary

nes.chccs.k12.nc.us/

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the historic Northside neighborhood of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Serving as part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, the school is known for its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It places a significant emphasis on academic excellence while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community, often leveraging its location to encourage parent involvement and community partnerships. Northside Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and its dedication to providing equitable opportunities for all learners. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning in its students, preparing them for success in higher grades and beyond.

412

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	50
Black	110
Asian	51
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

White
172 (41.7%)
Black
110 (26.7%)
Asian
51 (12.4%)
Hispanic
50 (12.1%)
Two or More
26 (6.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)918-2220
Website:	http://nes.chccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 33

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 73