- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galion, OH
Northmor High School
Federal NCES profile for Northmor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488103414
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northmor High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northmor High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Galion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Northmor High School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390488103414 · Galion, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 12.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northmor Elementary School (541 students)
Northmor High School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Northmor High School compares
Northmor High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Northmor High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northmor High 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northmor High School
How many students attend Northmor High School?
Northmor High School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northmor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northmor High School is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower 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 High School?
17.4% of students at Northmor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northmor High School?
The largest demographic group at Northmor High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northmor High School?
Northmor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Northmor High School ranks #1 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 High School, Northmor Local also operates Northmor Elementary School (541 students). See the Northmor Local district page for the complete list.