NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.farmingdaleschools.org

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School is located in Farmingdale, New York, and serves as one of the key pillars of the Farmingdale Union Free School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Northside aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science necessary for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Northside Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a vibrant school community that encourages collaboration between students, teachers, and families. The school promotes inclusivity and character development, often integrating extracurricular activities and programs that help students explore their interests and build confidence. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, Northside strives to prepare its students to become well-rounded, inquisitive individuals within the broader Farmingdale school system.

381

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	90
Black	13
Asian	20
Two or More	14
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
237 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (23.6 %)
Asian
20 (5.2 %)
Two or More
14 (3.7 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-5610
Website:	http://www.farmingdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 47

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 52