- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northmor Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390488103412 · Galion, OH Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 18:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northmor High School (450 students)
Northmor Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Northmor Elementary School compares
Northmor 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,092
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
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.
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
District finance for Northmor Local reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Galion
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.