NORTHSIDE EL

www.wisd.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northside Elementary School is a public school serving the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) in Waxahachie, Texas. Located on Brown Street, the school is part of a district known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive educational environment for its students. As an elementary campus, Northside focuses on establishing a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Waxahachie Independent School District, which emphasizes preparing students to be productive citizens through innovative instruction and a rigorous curriculum. Families associated with Northside Elementary can access school-specific information, district resources, and academic calendars through the official WISD website at http://www.wisd.org. The campus plays an integral role in the local Waxahachie community, maintaining a focus on school pride and student achievement within the growing North Texas region.

523

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	176
Black	98
Asian	3
Two or More	24

White
222 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
176 (33.7 %)
Black
98 (18.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone:	(972)923-4610
Website:	http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 43

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 88