- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Main Street School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390445605290 · Norwalk, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 22.1:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High School (699 students)
Main Street School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Main Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
699 students
- Maplehurst Ele
Maplehurst Elementary School
460 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary School
395 students
- This school
Main Street School
375 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
332 students
- League Element 192
League Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Main Street School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street School compares
Main Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Norwalk City reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.