Enrollment
546
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge Elementary
Northridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnstown, Ohio, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 770 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #566, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Northridge Local also operates Northridge High School (351 students) and Northridge Middle School (270 students) alongside Northridge Elementary.
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 Northridge Elementary compares
Northridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 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 (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
18.8:1
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northridge Local, which includes Northridge Elementary.
$14,804
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 34.2%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~546 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northridge Elementary a good school?
Northridge Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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