Enrollment
654
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richwood, OH
North Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390503305303
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Richwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Union Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH.
School address
District: North Union Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390503305303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Union Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Union Elementary School
North Union Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richwood, Ohio, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 610 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #242.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Union Local School District also operates North Union High School (385 students) and North Union Middle School (325 students) alongside North Union 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 Union Elementary School compares
North Union Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 94.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, North Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Union Local School District, which includes North Union Elementary School.
$14,665
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 45.3%
Federal 11.3%
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 Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Union Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~654 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Union Elementary School
How many students attend North Union Elementary School?
North Union Elementary School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richwood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Union Elementary School?
34.7% of students at North Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Union Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Richwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union Elementary School?
North Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Union Elementary School rank among public schools in Richwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richwood on the city page.
Is North Union Elementary School a good school?
North Union Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio 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 North Union Local School District?
Besides North Union Elementary School, North Union Local School District also operates North Union High School (385 students) and North Union Middle School (325 students). See the North Union Local School District district page for the complete list.
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