- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, OH
Northridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390480305462
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH.
School address
District: Northridge Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480305462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Northridge Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390480305462 · Johnstown, OH Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 18.8:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (351 students)
Northridge Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northridge Elementary
546 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
351 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
270 students
What this shows Northridge Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Elementary compares
Northridge Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,638
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Northridge Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northridge Local reports $15,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Elementary
How many students attend Northridge Elementary?
Northridge Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Elementary?
24.8% of students at Northridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Elementary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Johnstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Elementary?
Northridge Elementary 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 Northridge Elementary rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Northridge Local?
Besides Northridge Elementary, Northridge Local also operates Northridge High School (351 students) and Northridge Middle School (270 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.