Enrollment
984
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OH
Northridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390462502491
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 46.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462502491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+158% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge Elementary School
Northridge Elementary School is a large elementary school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 984 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 158% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 984 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 984 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kenton Elementary School (485 students): Northridge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (46.9:1 vs 17.3:1).
Northeastern Local also operates Kenton Ridge High School (1,025 students) and Rolling Hills Elementary School (557 students) alongside Northridge Elementary School.
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 School compares
Northridge 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 | 46.9:1 | ▲ 158% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
46.9:1
students per teacher
- 158% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 984 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 87.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Northridge 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 Northeastern Local, which includes Northridge Elementary School.
$12,030
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 54.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Middle/High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenton Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Fulton Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Snowhill Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~984 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~46.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge Elementary School
How many students attend Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has 984 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School is 46.9:1, which is 158% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Northridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Northridge Elementary School a good school?
Northridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Northeastern Local?
Besides Northridge Elementary School, Northeastern Local also operates Kenton Ridge High School (1,025 students), Rolling Hills Elementary School (557 students), and Northeastern Middle/High School (482 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.
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