Enrollment
376
Elementary
DISTRICT 301 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELLWOOD CITY AREA SD·NCES 420924007375
North Side Primary School
Orchard & North Streets, Ellwood City, PA 16117 · (724) 752-1381 · Lawrence County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL376 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
190 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 129 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 115 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 132 | 35% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Ellwood City Area SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Side Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Primary School this school | 376 | 50.5% | N/A |
| Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School Johnstown | 381 | 50.4% | 80.2% |
| Robert D Wilson Elementary School Waymart | 345 | 52.2% | 63.1% |
| Halifax Area Elementary School Halifax | 349 | 50.4% | 53.6% |
| Sheridan Terrace Elementary School North Huntingdon | 417 | 49.9% | 77.8% |
| Edinboro Elementary School Edinboro | 414 | 47.8% | 73.2% |
Matched among Pennsylvania elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Side Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 376 | #967 of 1,638 | #7 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #856 of 1,528 | #5 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.0% | #1,146 of 1,531 | #4 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.5% | #990 of 1,600 | #6 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #864 of 1,045 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
376
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 376 | 28.3 | 13.3:1 | 51% (190) |
| 2023-24 | 355 | 28.3 | 12.6:1 | 54% (190) |
| 2022-23 | 364 | 28.4 | 12.8:1 | 58% (211) |
| 2020-21 | 368 | 26 | 14.2:1 | 57% (208) |
| 2017-18 | 394 | 27.1 | 14.5:1 | 56% (219) |
| 2015-16 | 381 | 27 | 14.1:1 | 53% (201) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Side Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (394 to 376); teachers up 4% (27.1 to 28.3).
About North Side Primary School
North Side Primary School is a public elementary school in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. The school reports 376 students in kindergarten through 2.
Ellwood City Area SD is the local district for North Side Primary School. It runs 4 schools with 1,508 students.
Federal enrollment data show North Side Primary School is 88% White. After that, the student body is 6% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. That is close to the 90% White share among all Lawrence County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 22% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The count of teachers at North Side Primary School is 28.3 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 13.3:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Pennsylvania average 13.1:1. The school counts 190 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 51%. On average, public schools in Lawrence County report 67%.
County data help place the school in context: in Lawrence County, the median household income is $61,931, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lawrence County is home to 25 public schools and about 11,015 public school students.
Hartman Intrmd School is located about 0.8 miles from North Side Primary School. The five-mile area around North Side Primary School holds 6 other public schools.
North Side Primary School has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (368) to 2024-25 (376).
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for North Side Primary School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lawrence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
85,024
Census ACS
Median income
$61,931
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
11,015 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ellwood City Area SD
- Lincoln JSHSHigh · 682 students
- Hartman Intrmd SchoolMiddle · 225 students
- Perry Lower Intrmd SchoolElementary · 225 students
Other schools in Ellwood City
- Lincoln JSHSHigh · 682 students
- Riverside Elementary SchoolElementary · 667 students
- Riverside High SchoolHigh · 461 students
- Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 307 students
- Hartman Intrmd SchoolMiddle · 225 students
- Perry Lower Intrmd SchoolElementary · 225 students
Nearby schools
- Hartman Intrmd School0.8 mi · 225
- Lincoln JSHS0.9 mi · 682
- Perry Lower Intrmd School2.2 mi · 225
- Riverside Middle School2.9 mi · 307
- Riverside High School3.0 mi · 461
- Riverside Elementary School3.0 mi · 667
Frequently asked questions
About North Side Primary SchoolHow large is North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School enrolls approximately 376 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does North Side Primary School serve?
North Side Primary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at North Side Primary School?
Approximately 13.3:1 students per teacher at North Side Primary School.
What is the student diversity at North Side Primary School?
Student demographics at North Side Primary School are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North Side Primary School?
North Side Primary School is overseen by Ellwood City Area SD in Lawrence County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.