Northside School

www.opelikaschools.org

435 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

435

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	26
Black	241
Asian	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
241 (55.4 %)
White
162 (37.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Opelika City
Phone:	(334)745-9731
Website:	http://www.opelikaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 149