Enrollment
541
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galion, OH
Northmor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northmor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488103412
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northmor Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northmor Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Galion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northmor Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northmor Elementary School
Northmor Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Galion, Ohio, enrolling 541 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 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.
Among 778 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #571, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galion's public schools, it stands alongside Northmor High School (450 students): Northmor Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 12.5:1).
Its district, Northmor Local, also runs Northmor High School (450 students).
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 Northmor Elementary School compares
Northmor 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 95.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Northmor 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 Northmor Local, which includes Northmor Elementary School.
$13,837
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 Northmor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northmor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Galion
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~541 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northmor Elementary School
How many students attend Northmor Elementary School?
Northmor Elementary School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northmor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northmor Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Northmor Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Northmor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northmor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northmor Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northmor Elementary School?
Northmor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Northmor Elementary School rank among schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Galion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galion on the city page.
Is Northmor Elementary School a good school?
Northmor Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Northmor Local?
Besides Northmor Elementary School, Northmor Local also operates Northmor High School (450 students). See the Northmor Local district page for the complete list.
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