At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
321
Northside El Sch: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Northside El Sch
Northside El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 01–03 in Mechanicsburg. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Mechanicsburg Area SD. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 (77.8%) and Black (6.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northside El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.21 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.8%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black6.8%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
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 Mechanicsburg Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Broad Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–03
239 reported students
Shepherdstown El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–03
283 reported students
Upper Allen El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–03
321 reported students
Kindergarten Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
321 reported students
Elmwood Academy
Elementary · Grades 04–05
712 reported students
Mechanicsburg MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,112 reported students
Public schools near Northside El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Academy Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | KG–KG | 321 | 0.9 mi |
| Elmwood Academy Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 04–05 | 712 | 1 mi |
| Broad Street El Sch Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 01–03 | 239 | 1 mi |
| Sporting Hill El Sch Elementary · Cumberland Valley SD | KG–05 | 580 | 2 mi |
| Hampden El Sch Elementary · Cumberland Valley SD | KG–05 | 538 | 2.5 mi |
| Upper Allen El Sch Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 01–03 | 321 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northside El Sch
What grades does Northside El Sch serve?
Northside El Sch reports grades 01–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mechanicsburg Area SD.
How many students attend Northside El Sch?
Northside El Sch reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 240 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northside El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 221 students and 17.21 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 Northside El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northside El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mechanicsburg Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Northside El Sch in?
Northside El Sch is part of Mechanicsburg Area SD, based in Mechanicsburg, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northside El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kindergarten Academy (0.9 mi), Elmwood Academy (1 mi), Broad Street El Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.