Enrollment
445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, OH
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390462504587
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 445
- students enrolled
Northridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462504587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge Middle School
Northridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Springfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Middle School (413 students): Northridge Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 18.8:1).
Northeastern Local also operates Kenton Ridge High School (1,025 students) and Northridge Elementary School (984 students) alongside Northridge Middle 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 Middle School compares
Northridge Middle 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern Local, which includes Northridge Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Middle 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
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 46.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Springfield
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Northridge Middle School a good school?
Northridge Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Middle School, Northeastern Local also operates Kenton Ridge High School (1,025 students), Northridge Elementary School (984 students), and Rolling Hills Elementary School (557 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.
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