- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnstown, OH
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390480304504
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
Northridge Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH.
School address
District: Northridge Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480304504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Northridge Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390480304504 · Johnstown, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge Elementary (546 students)
Northridge Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Ele
Northridge Elementary
546 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
351 students
- This school
Northridge Middle School
270 students
What this shows Northridge Middle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle School compares
Northridge Middle School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Northridge Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | 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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Johnstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Johnstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Northridge Local also operates Northridge Elementary (546 students) and Northridge High School (351 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.