Very Good
#325 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 31% in state
Decatur Northside Elementary
Elementary School · Decatur School District · Decatur, AR
An elementary school in Decatur, AR where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9083 MT OLIVE RD, Decatur, AR 72722
- Math 29% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Decatur Northside Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Decatur Northside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,333
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Duffy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–2 | 4.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Gravette Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 4.6 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Gravette Holiness Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Decatur School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decatur Northside Elementary is listed in DECATUR SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decatur Northside Elementary
Decatur Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Decatur, AR, part of Decatur School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decatur Northside Elementary
What grades does Decatur Northside Elementary serve?
Decatur Northside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Decatur Northside Elementary?
Decatur Northside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Northside Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Decatur Northside Elementary rank in AR?
Decatur Northside Elementary ranks #325 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Decatur Northside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Decatur Northside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Decatur Northside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decatur Northside Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Decatur Northside Elementary a charter school?
No, Decatur Northside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decatur Northside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Decatur Northside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Decatur Northside Elementary?
100.0% of students at Decatur Northside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (479) 752-3981
- Area population (ZIP 72722)
- 2,920
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72722; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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