Northside Child Development Center

2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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)
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.
This School
State Level (MI)
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
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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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

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