NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Polk County school district, located in Cedartown, GA with about 497 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 36 teachers, Northside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 100 N Philpot St in Cedartown, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Polk School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body during their early formative years. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment where students can build core competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting character development and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cedartown community, reflecting the values and spirit of the local area. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and employing a dedicated staff of educators, Northside Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive instruction, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to achieve their personal best in a safe and nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Northside Elementary at (770) 748-4932 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
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NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cedartown, GA with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Polk County
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
36
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 497 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.7%
White
32.2%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.