NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Smithville, TN with about 629 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Northside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary is a public school located in Smithville, Tennessee, serving as part of the DeKalb County School District. Situated on North Congress Boulevard, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the DeKalb County School System, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children.
As a community-centered institution, Northside Elementary utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and communication with families. The site serves as a hub for essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide announcements. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through their primary education years.
For more information, contact Northside Elementary at (615) 597-1575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smithville, TN with about 629 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 629
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 629 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.