NORTHSIDE EL

430 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary is a public school located in Henderson, Texas, serving students as part of the Henderson Independent School District. Situated at 800 N. Van Buren, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on early childhood and elementary education. Like other campuses within the district, Northside is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the formative years of a child’s schooling.

As part of the Henderson ISD community, Northside Elementary works to align its curriculum and instructional practices with district-wide goals to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child receives the necessary resources and encouragement to reach their potential. For more detailed information regarding specific programs, campus news, or district policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [hendersonisd.org](http://hendersonisd.org).

430

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	157
Black	69
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (41.6%)
Hispanic
157 (36.5%)
Black
69 (16.0%)
Two or More
22 (5.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HENDERSON ISD
Phone:	(903)655-5300
Website:	http://hendersonisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 4 209

Grade 5 221