Northside Elementary

northside.bomusd.org

253 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Cool, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, the school emphasizes a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. Its location nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains provides a unique, nature-integrated setting for students to engage in their primary education.

The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided through the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, Northside Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active web presence at http://bomusd.org.

253

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	42
Asian	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
173 (68.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (16.6 %)
Two or More
35 (13.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Black Oak Mine Unified
Phone:	(530)333-8355
Website:	http://northside.bomusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 37