Northside Child Development Center serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northside Child Development Center's student population of 15 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northside Child Development Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northside Child Development Center?
15 students attend Northside Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northside Child Development Center students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Child Development Center?
Northside Child Development Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northside Child Development Center offer ?
Northside Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Child Development Center part of?
Northside Child Development Center is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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