What grades does Northside Elementary School serve?

Northside Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Tifton, GA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Northside Elementary School located?

Northside Elementary School is located at Tifton, GA in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?

Northside Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What schools are in Tifton, GA?

Tifton, GA is served by the local school district. Northside Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Northside Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Tifton, Georgia|Tift County

Tifton, GA 31794

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Oct

Mon

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Oct

Thu

Camp Read A LotEvent

Nov

Mon

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Nov

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LOTM BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

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Nov

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Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

445

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Town

District

Tift County

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(229)387-2425

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

34 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

447

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

72% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.17

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.44

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,804

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,413

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,984

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 45%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.0%

Unemployment rate

16.8%

Uninsured residents

16.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

854

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

794

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

252 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

126 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

93 (12%)

Autism

89 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

81 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

405

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair

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Event

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Camp Read A Lot

Event

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Tift County. Northside Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	SOFTBALL (V) vs Brookwood (Teacher Appreciation Night)District-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	School HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date and any schedule changes.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Teacher Work Day/Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for workday and holiday dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - Tift County Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Scholastic Book Fair Review the book fair notice for dates, times, and participating publishers.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Camp Read A Lot	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Scholastic Book Fair Review the book fair notice for dates, times, and participating publishers.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Tift County Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter/Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Winter/Christmas Break - Tift County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Tift County Schools Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	LOTM BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Break	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Post PlanningDistrict-wide Check the notice for planning session schedule and location.	Staff Day	—