Northside Elementary School

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

337

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	3
Black	306
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Black
306 (90.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.2 %)
White
13 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Dougherty County
Phone:	(229)431-3390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 52