Enrollment
399
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Northview Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000950
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Primary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Primary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Primary School
Northview Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 22% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Findlay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students): Northview Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 20:1).
Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students) and Glenwood Middle School (579 students) alongside Northview Primary 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 Northview Primary School compares
Northview Primary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,393
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Northview Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Findlay City, which includes Northview Primary School.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Northview Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Donnell Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Primary School
Standard public school
354 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~399 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Primary School
How many students attend Northview Primary School?
Northview Primary School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Primary School is 22.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview Primary School?
46.3% of students at Northview Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Primary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Primary School?
Northview Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Northview Primary School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Primary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Findlay on the city page.
Is Northview Primary School a good school?
Northview Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. 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 Findlay City?
Besides Northview Primary School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Donnell Middle School (522 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.
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