- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Dermott, OH
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390496300493
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mc Dermott · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 566
- students enrolled
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496300493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Northwest Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390496300493 · Mc Dermott, OH Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (313 students)
Northwest Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest Elementary School
566 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
313 students
- Northwest Midd
Northwest Middle School
247 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elementary School compares
Northwest 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 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.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Northwest Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Dermott, OH. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Mc Dermott, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northwest Elementary School rank among public schools in Mc Dermott?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Dermott, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (313 students) and Northwest Middle School (247 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.