NORTHSIDE SCHOOL
Northside School is a public elementary school that is part of the Morrison CUSD 6 school district, located in Morrison, IL with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 18 teachers, Northside School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 School, located at 520 N Genesee St in Morrison, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Morrison Community Unit School District 6. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills. The school is integrated into the local Morrison community, fostering a small-town educational atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and strong communication between teachers, students, and families.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Northside School is dedicated to the social and emotional growth of its students. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children, offering a structured environment that prepares them for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district. Through its commitment to local educational standards and community involvement, Northside School remains a central pillar for families in the Morrison area seeking a stable and nurturing start to their children's academic journeys.
For more information, contact Northside School at (815) 772-2153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Morrison, IL 61270-2615
(815) 772-2153
NORTHSIDE SCHOOL is a public school in Morrison, IL with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morrison CUSD 6
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 18.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHSIDE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.