NORTHSIDE SCHOOL

Northside School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Opelika City school district, located in Opelika, AL with about 404 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Northside School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northside School, located at 601 N 5th St in Opelika, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Opelika City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a variety of educational opportunities, Northside aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As an integral part of the Opelika school system, Northside benefits from the district's commitment to modern educational standards and community involvement. The school encourages a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and students to create a positive school culture. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, curriculum details, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through the official Opelika City Schools website at http://www.opelikaschools.org.

For more information, contact Northside School at (334) 745-9731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
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NORTHSIDE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Opelika, AL with about 404 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Opelika City
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
20.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 404 students

Black or African American
53.7%
White
38.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.