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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051245001002

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

501 W. ELGIN, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 · (479) 524-4126 · Benton County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL430 STUDENTS
Enrollment
430
Elementary
DISTRICT 600 · STATE 418
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.0:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
322 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 70%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
156
Kindergarten
274
Student demographics
White
14033%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
20247%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 15%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 19%
Asian
153%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
5012%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
113%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
61%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22653%
Female
20447%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
430
-43 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 14.2:1
% White
33%
was 51%
% Hispanic
47%
was 33%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary-level community, operated by SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT. It caters to 430 students across grades pre-K through K.

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 6 schools operated by SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that enrolls 4,702 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL records that 47% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 33% White, 12% multiracial, 3% Asian, 3% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 19% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.4:1. The state averages about 16.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 75% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Benton County (around 37%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Benton County indicate median household income runs about $93,506, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 88 public schools in Benton County (combined enrollment of about 57,071 students).

The closest other public school is SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, roughly 0.5 miles away. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 9%: 473 students in 2018 compared to 430 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 51% to 33% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 16.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Benton County at a glance

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Population
303,632
Census ACS
Median income
$93,506
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
57,071 students

Quick facts

School name
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
501 W. ELGIN, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761
Phone
(479) 524-4126
County
Benton County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
430
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
322 (75%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
051245001002
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 430 students in grades PK-KG.
Is NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 33% White, 47% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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