NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 27 teachers, Northside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Elementary School is a public school located in Albany, Georgia, serving students within the Dougherty County School System. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners. It serves as a central hub for families in the 31701 area, emphasizing standard curriculum benchmarks in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science to prepare students for their transition to middle school.

The school operates with a focus on student development, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Like many schools in the Albany area, Northside Elementary is involved in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy rates, integrate technology into the classroom, and promote positive behavioral standards. For the most current information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or parent resources, families are encouraged to contact the school’s administrative office directly or visit the official Dougherty County School System website.

For more information, contact Northside Elementary School at (229) 431-3390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
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NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Albany, GA with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dougherty County
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
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 410 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.8%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.