- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, OH
Northfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390500401098
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northfield, OH.
School address
District: Nordonia Hills City · Ohio
NCES ID 390500401098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Northfield Elementary School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 390500401098 · Northfield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.8:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordonia High School (1,223 students)
Northfield Elementary School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordonia High
Nordonia High School
1,223 students
- Nordonia Middl
Nordonia Middle School
524 students
- Lee Eaton Inte 487
Lee Eaton Intermediate School
487 students
- Ledgeview Elem 433
Ledgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Rushwood Eleme 355
Rushwood Elementary School
355 students
- This school 348
Northfield Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Northfield Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Northfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nordonia Hills City reports $17,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nordonia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Eaton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rushwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Northfield
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Elementary School
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Northfield Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Northfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Northfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Northfield Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northfield, 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 Nordonia Hills City?
Besides Northfield Elementary School, Nordonia Hills City also operates Nordonia High School (1,223 students), Nordonia Middle School (524 students), and Lee Eaton Intermediate School (487 students). See the Nordonia Hills City district page for the complete list.