Northside Elementary

DeKalb County
400 North Congress BLVD
Smithville, TN 37166
544 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 5th
School Overview
Northside Elementary is a public school located in Smithville, Tennessee, serving as part of the DeKalb County School District. Situated on North Congress Boulevard, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the DeKalb County School System, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children.

As a community-centered institution, Northside Elementary utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and communication with families. The site serves as a hub for essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide announcements. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through their primary education years.
544
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    408 (75.0%)
  • Hispanic
    109 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.8%)
  • Black
    8 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: DeKalb County
Phone: (615)597-1575
Website: http://www.dekalbschools.net/nes/
Grade Range: 2nd - 5th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 158
Grade 4 190
Grade 5 162
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Smithville Elementary
DeKalb County
535 Students
221 E Bryant ST
Smithville, TN 37166 (1.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd