At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323.5
Northside Elementary: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.5:1 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
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Middleton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. NCES reports 307 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Wisconsin 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 (62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northside Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.64 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
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White62.2%
- Hispanic15%
- Black2.3%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
309 reported students
Elm Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
West Middleton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
334 reported students
Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
360 reported students
Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
245 reported students
Pope Farm Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Public schools near Northside Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Trail Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 360 | 1.2 mi |
| Elm Lawn Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 313 | 1.7 mi |
| Crestwood Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 293 | 2.9 mi |
| Muir Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 377 | 3.2 mi |
| Stephens Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 447 | 3.6 mi |
| Shorewood Hills Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 368 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
What grades does Northside Elementary serve?
Northside Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 307 students and 24.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northside Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northside Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northside Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northside Elementary in?
Northside Elementary is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, based in Middleton, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northside Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sauk Trail Elementary (1.2 mi), Elm Lawn Elementary (1.7 mi), Crestwood Elementary (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.