Northside Elementary

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

530

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	260
Black	75
Asian	2
Two or More	29

Hispanic
260 (49.1 %)
White
164 (30.9 %)
Black
75 (14.2 %)
Two or More
29 (5.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Polk County
Phone:	(770)748-4932
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
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 49

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 75