- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwest Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390499003743 · Canal Fulton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14.5:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (480 students)
Northwest Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
480 students
- This school
Northwest Middle School
405 students
- W. S. Stinson
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
384 students
- Northwest Prim
Northwest Primary School
367 students
What this shows Northwest Middle School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle School compares
Northwest Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Northwest Local reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.