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Enrollment
400
Elementary
DISTRICT 352 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALESTINE ISD·NCES 483405003787
Northside Primary School
2509 HWY 155 N, PALESTINE, TX 75801 · (903) 731-8020 · Anderson County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL400 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
334 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 190 | 48% |
| Grade 1 | 210 | 53% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63% · 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
Northside Primary School→Southside Elementary School→Story Intermediate School→Palestine Junior High School→Palestine High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within PALESTINE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northside Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Primary School this school | 400 | 83.5% | N/A |
| Southside Elementary School PALESTINE | 442 | 81.7% | 42.0% |
| Mountainview Elementary School WACO | 349 | 84.8% | 30.5% |
| Pope Elementary School ARLINGTON | 439 | 79.5% | 23.5% |
| A B McBay Elementary School MEXIA | 498 | 83.9% | N/A |
| G W Carver Early Childhood Center ENNIS | 407 | 82.6% | N/A |
Matched among Texas 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 Northside Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Anderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 400 | #3,481 of 4,938 | #3 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #2,877 of 4,622 | #6 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.4% | #581 of 4,628 | #2 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.5% | #1,685 of 4,789 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.6% | #1,123 of 2,838 | #3 of 7 |
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
400
-91 (-19%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 425
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 400 | 25.9 | 15.5:1 | 84% (334) |
| 2023-24 | 441 | 26.4 | 16.7:1 | 82% (361) |
| 2022-23 | 465 | 29.5 | 15.8:1 | 80% (374) |
| 2020-21 | 491 | 35 | 14.0:1 | 86% (423) |
| 2017-18 | 504 | 35 | 14.4:1 | 69% (346) |
| 2015-16 | 514 | 38 | 13.5:1 | 78% (399) |
| 2010-11 | 268 | 22 | 12.2:1 | 75% (201) |
| 2000-01 | 406 | 35 | 11.6:1 | 73% (295) |
| 1990-91 | 425 | 29 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northside Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (504 to 400); teachers down 26% (35 to 25.9).
About Northside Primary School
In PALESTINE, Texas, Northside Primary School is a low-enrollment elementary school. The school had 400 students in kindergarten through 1 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Texas) has about 519 students.
Northside Primary School is run by PALESTINE ISD, whose 6 schools enroll 3,186 students.
Federal enrollment data show Hispanic students as the largest group at Northside Primary School, at 43%. Enrollment also includes 25% White, 24% Black, and 7% multiracial. Among people living in Anderson County, the Hispanic share is about 20%. Pick two students at random and there is a 69% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Northside Primary School was 15.5:1. That is close to the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 84%. Compared with the 68% average for public schools in Anderson County, the school's rate is higher.
Census Bureau estimates for Anderson County show that the median household income is $62,068, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. There are 26 public schools in Anderson County, enrolling about 8,071 students in all.
The closest public school to Northside Primary School is Story Intermediate School, about 1.1 miles away. Northside Primary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 7 others within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Northside Primary School is coded Town: Distant, for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal data show a 19% enrollment decrease, from 491 in 2020-21 to 400 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.0:1 in 2020-21 to 15.5:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Northside Primary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Anderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,439
Census ACS
Median income
$62,068
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
8,071 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PALESTINE ISD
- Palestine High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Story Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Palestine Junior High SchoolMiddle · 456 students
- Southside Elementary SchoolElementary · 442 students
- Washington Early Childhood CenterElementary · 215 students
Other schools in PALESTINE
- Palestine High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Story Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Palestine Junior High SchoolMiddle · 456 students
- Southside Elementary SchoolElementary · 442 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 405 students
- Westwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 404 students
Nearby schools
- Story Intermediate School1.1 mi · 670
- Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine2.9 mi · 263
- Washington Early Childhood Center3.1 mi · 215
- Southside Elementary School3.4 mi · 442
- Palestine High School3.7 mi · 1,003
- Palestine Junior High School3.8 mi · 456
Frequently asked questions
About Northside Primary SchoolHow large is Northside Primary School?
Northside Primary School enrolls approximately 400 students in grades KG-01.
Is Northside Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Northside Primary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-01.
How many teachers does Northside Primary School have?
Northside Primary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
How diverse is Northside Primary School?
Northside Primary School reports a student body of 25% White, 43% Hispanic, 24% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Northside Primary School in?
Northside Primary School is part of PALESTINE ISD.
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