Very Good
#155 of 691 schools in NV
Top 22% in state
- Math 29% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northside 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elko), 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
$83,777
Median home value
$278,700
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Grammar School 2Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 555 | 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.
Elko
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #3 of 28
- District spending per student
- $13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside Elementary School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Elementary School
Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elko, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Elementary School
What grades does Northside Elementary School serve?
Northside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Elementary School rank in NV?
Northside Elementary School ranks #155 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Northside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Northside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Elementary School?
99.7% of students at Northside 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (775) 738-7255
- Area population (ZIP 89801)
- 26,070
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89801; 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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