- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
Northview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181197001887
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Valparaiso Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181197001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Northview Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 181197001887 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 17.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Valparaiso High School (2,089 students)
Northview Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valparaiso Hig
Valparaiso High School
2,089 students
- Benjamin Frank 823
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
823 students
- Thomas Jeffers 632
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
632 students
- Cooks Corners 487
Cooks Corners Elementary School
487 students
- Heavilin Eleme 479
Heavilin Elementary School
479 students
- This school 276
Northview Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Northview Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview Elementary School compares
Northview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Northview Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valparaiso Community Schools reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooks Corners Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heavilin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northview Elementary School
How many students attend Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Northview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Northview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Besides Northview Elementary School, Valparaiso Community Schools also operates Valparaiso High School (2,089 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (632 students). See the Valparaiso Community Schools district page for the complete list.