Enrollment
388
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ohio Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ohio Elementary School
North Ohio Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gaylord, Michigan, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 643 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #328.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students) and Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students) alongside North Ohio Elementary 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 North Ohio Elementary School compares
North Ohio Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gaylord Community Schools, which includes North Ohio Elementary School.
$13,195
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 46.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Ohio Elementary School a good school?
North Ohio Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan 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 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.
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