- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
North Ridgeville Academic Center held near 1,864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390445301440 · North Ridgeville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,855 enr · 20.6:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Ridgeville High School (1,248 students)
North Ridgeville Academic Center held near 1,864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.1 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
North Ridgeville Academic Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Ridgeville Academic Center
1,855 students
- North Ridgevil
North Ridgeville High School
1,248 students
- Liberty Elemen 624
Liberty Elementary School
624 students
- North Ridgevil 500
North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community
500 students
- Ranger High Te 259
Ranger High Tech Academy
259 students
What this shows North Ridgeville Academic Center reports 1,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ridgeville Academic Center compares
North Ridgeville Academic Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,873
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
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.
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
District finance for North Ridgeville City reports $11,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,878 (2022-23) → 1,864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.