Northside Elementary School

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

344

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	227
Black	87
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
227 (66.0 %)
Black
87 (25.3 %)
White
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grady County
Phone:	(229)377-2422
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 56