B
Good
73/100

Northside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 350 Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
390
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%48/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency33% (−9 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +9 pts, math -6 pts63rd percentile (list)
Black25%5%reading -1 pts, math -14 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading -45 pts, math -32 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 350 Caldwell St
City Chapel Hill
ZIP Code 27516
District 3700720
NCES School ID 370072003275
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27516

Understanding the community around Northside Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,354
Per Capita Income $52,296
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.5%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $468,600
Median Rent $1,425
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
View full data for ZIP 27516 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northside Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.9%
Black 25.4%
Hispanic/Latino 12.3%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More Races 5.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 390
Teachers (FTE) 35.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 390 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary serve?
Northside Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northside Elementary receive per student?
Northside Elementary receives $17,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northside Elementary in 27516 ▼
Avg Home Value
$608,218
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,197
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
28.7%

Other Schools in 27516

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026