Northside Elementary School

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School, located at 500 Northside Dr in Midway, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Woodford County Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills in its young students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through the early elementary grades, providing a curriculum designed to build a strong base in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom, Northside Elementary is known for its community-oriented approach, often acting as a hub for local families in the historic Midway area. The school prides itself on maintaining a small-town atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work closely together to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Northside Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition into the upper levels of the Woodford County school system.

376

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	61
Black	14
Two or More	26

White
275 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.2 %)
Two or More
26 (6.9 %)
Black
14 (3.7 %)

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:	Woodford County
Phone:	(859)879-4690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 23

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 48