At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300.5
North Side Primary School: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about North Side Primary School
North Side Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Ellwood City. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Ellwood City Area SD. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88%) and multiracial (5.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking North Side Primary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ellwood City Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–04
225 reported students
Hartman Intrmd Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
225 reported students
Lincoln JSHS
High · Grades 07–12
682 reported students
Public schools near North Side Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Elementary · Ellwood City Area SD | 03–04 | 225 | 2.2 mi |
| Riverside El Sch Elementary · Riverside Beaver County SD | PK–05 | 667 | 3 mi |
| Big Beaver El Sch Elementary · Big Beaver Falls Area SD | KG–05 | 301 | 6 mi |
| Shenango El Sch Elementary · Shenango Area SD | KG–06 | 485 | 7.1 mi |
| Central El Sch Elementary · Big Beaver Falls Area SD | PK–05 | 466 | 8 mi |
| Blackhawk Intermediate Sch Elementary · Blackhawk SD | KG–04 | 708 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Side Primary School
What grades does North Side Primary School serve?
North Side Primary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ellwood City Area SD.
How many students attend North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Side Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 376 students and 28.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Side Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Side Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ellwood City Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is North Side Primary School in?
North Side Primary School is part of Ellwood City Area SD, based in Ellwood City, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Side Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Perry Lower Intrmd Sch (2.2 mi), Riverside El Sch (3 mi), Big Beaver El Sch (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.