- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Northtowne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northtowne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000693
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northtowne Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #29 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 321
- students enrolled
Northtowne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northtowne Elementary School ranks #29 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northtowne Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390438000693 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Northtowne Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northtowne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school 321
Northtowne Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Northtowne Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northtowne Elementary School compares
Northtowne Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Northtowne Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northtowne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northtowne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northtowne Elementary School
How many students attend Northtowne Elementary School?
Northtowne Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northtowne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northtowne Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northtowne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northtowne Elementary School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northtowne Elementary School?
Northtowne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northtowne Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northtowne Elementary School ranks #29 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Northtowne Elementary School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.