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Northside Elementary School

3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 632 students in grades 2-3, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Pearl Public School District is to prepare each student to become a lifelong learner, achieve individual goals, and positively impact a global society.
School Mascot
Northside Pirates

School Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#99 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
74%
52%
56%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
36%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Northside Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
632 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Pearl Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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