Enrollment
375
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, OH
Main Street School
Federal NCES profile for Main Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445605290
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Main Street School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Main Street School
Main Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Elementary School (395 students): Main Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.8:1).
Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students) and Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students) alongside Main Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Main Street School compares
Main Street School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Main Street School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk City, which includes Main Street School.
$12,566
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Main Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplehurst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| League Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Main Street School
How many students attend Main Street School?
Main Street School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street School is 22.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Street School?
35.2% of students at Main Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street School?
The largest demographic group at Main Street School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street School?
Main Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Main Street School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Main Street School a good school?
Main Street School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norwalk City?
Besides Main Street School, Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students), Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students), and Pleasant Elementary School (395 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.
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