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#1590 of 1,823 schools in IN

North Side Elementary School

Elementary School · Randolph Eastern School Corp · Union City, IN

A Randolph Eastern School Corp elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

905 N Plum St, Union City, IN 47390

  • Math 20% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$13,252
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at North Side Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
44%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Side Elementary School 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,752

Median home value

$94,100

Median rent

$655/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mississinawa Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–63.7 mi315Compare →
Mississinawa Valley PreschoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK3.7 mi51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Randolph Eastern School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Side Elementary School is listed in Randolph Eastern School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Side Elementary School

North Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, IN, part of Randolph Eastern School Corp, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Side Elementary School

What grades does North Side Elementary School serve?

North Side Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend North Side Elementary School?

North Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Side Elementary School rank in IN?

North Side Elementary School ranks #1,590 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 North Side Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Side Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Side Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Side Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Side Elementary School?

57.2% of students at North Side Elementary School 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 – 6th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 47390)
5,084
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
37.8
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47390; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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