Enrollment
405
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canal Fulton, OH
Northwest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390499003743
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Canal Fulton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canal Fulton, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499003743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Middle School
Northwest Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Canal Fulton, Ohio, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 711 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (480 students) and W. S. Stinson Elementary School (384 students) alongside Northwest Middle 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 Northwest Middle School compares
Northwest Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,817
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 93.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Northwest Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Local, which includes Northwest Middle School.
$12,817
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 38.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 Northwest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. S. Stinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canal Fulton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Middle School?
25.2% of students at Northwest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Canal Fulton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northwest Middle School rank among public schools in Canal Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canal Fulton, 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 Canal Fulton on the city page.
Is Northwest Middle School a good school?
Northwest Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Northwest Local?
Besides Northwest Middle School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (480 students), W. S. Stinson Elementary School (384 students), and Northwest Primary School (367 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.
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