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Northside Elementary School

Summary:

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farmingdale, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Farmingdale Union Free School District, which is ranked 301 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Elementary School's academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in certain grade levels and subject areas, but also areas for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 793 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year (3 stars) to 455 out of 2,439 in the 2022-2023 school year (4 stars). While 4th and 5th-grade students have performed well in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, 3rd-grade students have scored below the district and state averages in ELA. In science, Northside's 5th-grade proficiency rate is higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Northside's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other elementary schools in the Farmingdale Union Free School District, such as Woodward Parkway Elementary and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Bethpage Union Free School District and Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, Northside's performance lags behind the higher-performing schools in those districts. Additionally, Northside's female and special education students have consistently outperformed their male and economically disadvantaged peers, suggesting the need to further support the academic achievement of these underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 55 Powell Pl
       Farmingdale, NY  11735-1997

(516) 434-5610

District: Farmingdale Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,204 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Compare Details Northside Elementary School ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Farmingdale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Northside Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Farmingdale Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), Hispanic (21.6%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 10.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Farmingdale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Elementary School is $27,204, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Farmingdale Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside Elementary School 793rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Northside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Farmingdale Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmingdale Union Free School District 301st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.75 615th 2206 72.1%
2007 82.06 254th 2219 88.6%
2008 67.63 833rd 2227 62.6%
2009 63.13 988th 2257 56.2%
2010 59.89 1028th 2263 54.6%
2011 60.81 988th 2286 56.8%
2012 59.73 1044th 2320 55.0%
2013 38.17 1465th 2325 37.0%
2014 49.76 1183rd 2345 49.6%
2015 49.31 1173rd 2352 50.1%
2016 52.74 1112th 2366 53.0%
2017 37.13 1521st 2386 36.3%
2018 35.46 1601st 2395 33.2%
2019 23.68 1893rd 2413 21.5%
2021 54.70 966th 2201 56.1%
2022 64.25 808th 2434 66.8%
2023 79.21 455th 2439 81.3%
2024 64.49 793rd 2445 67.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.47 645th 938 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.06 1652nd 1941 14.9%
2019 21.18 1718th 1859 7.6%
2021 47.26 471st 1044 54.9%
2022 64.10 456th 2031 77.5%
2023 88.04 137th 2016 93.2%
2024 61.84 532nd 2110 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 1914th 2045 6.4%
2019 12.87 1952nd 2032 3.9%
2021 36.23 1121st 1678 33.2%
2022 61.29 657th 2099 68.7%
2023 60.81 644th 2041 68.4%
2024 58.94 674th 2078 67.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.03 1459th 2338 37.6%
2019 22.87 1920th 2357 18.5%
2021 45.76 1076th 1955 45.0%
2022 56.22 1008th 2401 58.0%
2023 73.39 565th 2403 76.5%
2024 70.36 602nd 2413 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 1645th 2340 29.7%
2019 27.13 1786th 2358 24.3%
2021 60.13 756th 1961 61.4%
2022 68.73 663rd 2400 72.4%
2023 81.76 367th 2400 84.7%
2024 56.88 966th 2411 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.08 1207th 1392 13.3%
2019 12.34 1259th 1315 4.3%
2021 35.92 540th 818 34.0%
2022 72.16 300th 1503 80.0%
2023 70.94 303rd 1429 78.8%
2024 59.99 478th 1531 68.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 816th 1408 42.0%
2019 31.10 987th 1338 26.2%
2021 48.80 664th 1224 45.8%
2022 50.86 694th 1399 50.4%
2023 73.79 338th 1337 74.7%
2024 56.68 586th 1392 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 419 4 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 422 3 27 32 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 440 1 23 46 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 467 6 22 34 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 459 1 29 35 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 481 9 18 58 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 484 10 22 59 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 484 10 22 59 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 489 9 19 66 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 496 13 33 65 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 503 10 29 75 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 497 10 30 79 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 499 6 16 87 4 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 509 6 25 92 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 509 6 25 92 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 441 9 20 77 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 417 9 19 75 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 432 13 23 50 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 388 11 25 49 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 378 12 24 52 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 370 11 38 48 0 n/a n/a 7 474
2010 373 19 38 70 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 363 22 45 76 0 0 0 0 506
2012 333 15 47 95 0 0 4 0 494
2013 333 18 38 99 0 0 8 0 496
2014 332 19 36 100 1 0 10 0 498
2015 313 15 35 105 2 0 12 0 482
2016 282 12 43 104 4 0 14 0 459
2017 299 16 32 108 5 0 17 0 477
2018 285 19 32 108 5 1 16 0 466
2019 286 17 33 99 7 1 15 0 458
2020 270 19 31 99 6 1 17 0 443
2021 270 19 24 98 6 2 14 0 433
2022 260 17 28 101 6 2 15 0 429
2023 237 13 20 90 5 2 14 0 381
2024 243 14 23 83 5 2 15 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 32.9 13.8 n/a
1990 484 32.9 14.7 n/a
1991 510 33.6 15.1 n/a
1992 529 33.8 15.6 n/a
1993 524 33.2 15.8 n/a
1994 566 33.6 16.8 8.7
1995 575 37.9 15.2 10.1
1996 575 37.9 15.2 10.1
1997 583 40.5 14.4 11.5
1998 607 40.5 15.0 12.4
1999 617 42.5 14.5 11
2000 616 45.6 13.5 10.9
2001 612 46.4 13.2 15.7
2002 632 47.4 13.3 10
2003 632 47.4 13.3 10
2004 547 n/a n/a n/a
2005 520 43.3 12.0 16.2
2006 518 45.0 11.5 13.5
2007 473 41.5 11.4 11.6
2008 466 38.6 12.1 12
2009 474 41.8 11.3 15.4
2010 500 43.6 11.4 16
2011 506 45.6 11.0 22.3
2012 494 43.2 11.4 25.5
2013 496 41.2 12.0 23.2
2014 498 41.8 11.9 21.1
2015 482 35.0 13.7 27.2
2016 459 38.0 12.0 25.5
2017 477 37.9 12.5 26
2018 466 39.9 11.6 20.8
2019 458 39.0 11.7 16.4
2020 443 37.0 11.9 15.1
2021 433 35.5 12.1 7.9
2022 429 39.5 10.8 19.8
2023 381 33.5 11.3 21.8
2024 385 36.6 10.5 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 32.9 13.8 n/a
1990 484 32.9 14.7 n/a
1991 510 33.6 15.1 n/a
1992 529 33.8 15.6 n/a
1993 524 33.2 15.8 n/a
1994 566 33.6 16.8 8.7
1995 575 37.9 15.2 10.1
1996 575 37.9 15.2 10.1
1997 583 40.5 14.4 11.5
1998 607 40.5 15.0 12.4
1999 617 42.5 14.5 11
2000 616 45.6 13.5 10.9
2001 612 46.4 13.2 15.7
2002 632 47.4 13.3 10
2003 632 47.4 13.3 10
2004 547 n/a n/a n/a
2005 520 43.3 12.0 16.2
2006 518 45.0 11.5 13.5
2007 473 41.5 11.4 11.6
2008 466 38.6 12.1 12
2009 474 41.8 11.3 15.4
2010 500 43.6 11.4 16
2011 506 45.6 11.0 22.3
2012 494 43.2 11.4 25.5
2013 496 41.2 12.0 23.2
2014 498 41.8 11.9 21.1
2015 482 35.0 13.7 27.2
2016 459 38.0 12.0 25.5
2017 477 37.9 12.5 26
2018 466 39.9 11.6 20.8
2019 458 39.0 11.7 16.4
2020 443 37.0 11.9 15.1
2021 433 35.5 12.1 7.9
2022 429 39.5 10.8 19.8
2023 381 33.5 11.3 21.8
2024 385 36.6 10.5 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Northside Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201499.2%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201594.2%0.6%0.2%94.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%95.0%99.2%99.2%
201699.1%0.7%0.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201797.9%1.5%0.2%98.1%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.1%97.9%
201898.5%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.7%99.1%
202099.8%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $561 (2.6%) $21,105 (97.4%) $21,666
2020 $682 (3.0%) $21,953 (97.0%) $22,635
2021 $1,091 (4.6%) $22,512 (95.4%) $23,603
2022 $1,417 (5.7%) $23,481 (94.3%) $24,898
2023 $1,599 (5.9%) $25,606 (94.1%) $27,204

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1893rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 2439 Elementary schools
 59.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)3659.3
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Union Free School District)3656.1
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)5071.4
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Farmingdale Union Free School District)4867.1
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)1873.4
 55.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Union Free School District)3565
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)2577.8
 52.8%
   4th Grade Math (Farmingdale Union Free School District)5368.4
 15.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)2562.8
 37.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Union Free School District)2662.5
 36.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Northside Elementary School)3952.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade Math (Farmingdale Union Free School District)4255.1
 13.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students458381
 16.8%
African American1713
 23.5%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian3320
 39.4%
Hispanic9990
 9.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White286237
 17.1%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%21.8%
 5.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Northside Elementary School.

Students at Northside Elementary School are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

Northside Elementary School ranks 793rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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