North Side Elementary School

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Side Elementary School, located at 302 E Harding St in Kendallville, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the East Noble School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for students in their early developmental years. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to create a classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning among the diverse student population it serves.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Side Elementary is deeply integrated into the Kendallville community. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that addresses both their intellectual and social-emotional needs. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on preparing young learners for their future educational transitions, North Side Elementary remains a vital cornerstone of the local neighborhood, striving to help every child reach their full potential.

293

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Side Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
259 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.5 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	East Noble School Corporation
Phone:	(260)347-1354
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 39