- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Union Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390503305303 · Richwood, OH Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 20.4:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union High School (385 students)
North Union Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
North Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Union Elementary School
654 students
- North Union Hi
North Union High School
385 students
- North Union Mi
North Union Middle School
325 students
What this shows North Union Elementary School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Union Elementary School compares
North Union Elementary School 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for North Union Local School District reports $14,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~654 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.