- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaylord, MI
North Ohio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Ohio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261573005227
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ohio Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Gaylord · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ohio Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ohio Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI.
School address
District: Gaylord Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261573005227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
North Ohio Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 261573005227 · Gaylord, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students)
North Ohio Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Ohio Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaylord High S
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
907 students
- Gaylord Interm
Gaylord Intermediate School
632 students
- Gaylord Middle
Gaylord Middle School
435 students
- This school
North Ohio Elementary School
388 students
- South Maple El
South Maple Elementary School
385 students
What this shows North Ohio Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ohio Elementary School compares
North Ohio Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$14,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, North Ohio Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gaylord Community Schools reports $14,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ohio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ohio Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ohio Elementary School
How many students attend North Ohio Elementary School?
North Ohio Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaylord, MI. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ohio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ohio Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ohio Elementary School?
62.6% of students at North Ohio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ohio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Ohio Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Gaylord, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ohio Elementary School?
North Ohio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 North Ohio Elementary School rank among public schools in Gaylord?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ohio Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gaylord on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaylord Community Schools?
Besides North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students), Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students), and Gaylord Middle School (435 students). See the Gaylord Community Schools district page for the complete list.