Enrollment
1,855
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Ridgeville, OH
North Ridgeville Academic Center
Federal NCES profile for North Ridgeville Academic Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445301440
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridgeville Academic Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Ridgeville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ridgeville Academic Center has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridgeville Academic Center ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Ridgeville, OH.
School address
District: North Ridgeville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445301440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ridgeville Academic Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ridgeville Academic Center
North Ridgeville Academic Center is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in North Ridgeville, Ohio, enrolling 1,855 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Ridgeville City spends $11,517 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North Ridgeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary School (624 students): North Ridgeville Academic Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22.3:1).
North Ridgeville City also operates North Ridgeville High School (1,248 students) and Liberty Elementary School (624 students) alongside North Ridgeville Academic Center.
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 Ridgeville Academic Center compares
North Ridgeville Academic Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,855
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,517
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, North Ridgeville Academic Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Ridgeville City, which includes North Ridgeville Academic Center.
$11,517
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 27.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 Ridgeville Academic Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger High Tech Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ridgeville Academic Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in North Ridgeville
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 (~1,855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Ridgeville Academic Center
How many students attend North Ridgeville Academic Center?
North Ridgeville Academic Center has 1,855 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Ridgeville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridgeville Academic Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridgeville Academic Center is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ridgeville Academic Center?
17.5% of students at North Ridgeville Academic Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ridgeville Academic Center?
The largest demographic group at North Ridgeville Academic Center is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in North Ridgeville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridgeville Academic Center?
North Ridgeville Academic Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 North Ridgeville Academic Center rank among elementary schools in North Ridgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridgeville Academic Center ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Ridgeville, 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 North Ridgeville on the city page.
Is North Ridgeville Academic Center a good school?
North Ridgeville Academic Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 North Ridgeville City?
Besides North Ridgeville Academic Center, North Ridgeville City also operates North Ridgeville High School (1,248 students), Liberty Elementary School (624 students), and North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community (500 students). See the North Ridgeville City district page for the complete list.
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