Enrollment
607
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, OH
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390161306015Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #28 of 45
- schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 67.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 607
- students enrolled
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Ohio Classical Academy ranks #28 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Ohio Classical Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390161306015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
67.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+270% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Ohio Classical Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run heavy: 67.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 270% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northwest Ohio Classical Academy spends $8,225 per pupil, 44% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Toledo School for the Arts (750 students): Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (67.4:1 vs 15:1).
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is a single-school charter district, so Northwest Ohio Classical Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Ohio Classical Academy compares
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67.4:1 | ▲ 270% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
67.4:1
students per teacher
- 270% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,225
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 71.5%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, which includes Northwest Ohio Classical Academy.
$8,225
Per student
-44%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 80.7%
Federal 17.5%
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.
Similar other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 15:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills High School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~67.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
How many students attend Northwest Ohio Classical Academy?
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is 67.4:1, which is 270% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 329% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Ohio Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Ohio Classical Academy?
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Ohio Classical Academy rank among schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Ohio Classical Academy ranks #28 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Northwest Ohio Classical Academy a good school?
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Ohio Classical Academy?
None; Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is a single-school charter district, and Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is its only campus.
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