NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grady County school district, located in Cairo, GA with about 414 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, located at 985 1st St NW in Cairo, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grady County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core subjects and fundamental learning skills, Northside strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Cairo, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to enhance the student experience. Beyond the classroom, Northside Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive educational practices and school pride, aiming to create a safe and nurturing space that encourages curiosity and long-term academic engagement for all children in its attendance zone.
For more information, contact Northside Elementary School at (229) 377-2422 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cairo, GA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grady County
- Total Students:
- 414
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 414 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.9%
- Black or African American
- 31.2%
- White
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.