Enrollment
796
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Northridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390487303379
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 796
- students enrolled
Northridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary School ranks #27 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% 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 combined-grade school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 796 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northridge Local spends $17,822 per pupil, 22% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's public schools, it stands alongside Belmont High School (1,153 students): Northridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 19.2:1).
Northridge Local also operates Northridge High School (493 students) and Northridge Middle School (355 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 44.2%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Northridge Elementary School is more 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 School.
$17,822
Per student
+22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 50.0%
Federal 19.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 3ea | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~796 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge Elementary School
How many students attend Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary School ranks #27 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Northridge Elementary School a good school?
Northridge Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Northridge Local?
Besides Northridge Elementary School, Northridge Local also operates Northridge High School (493 students), Northridge Middle School (355 students), and 3ea (3 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.
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