Enrollment
607
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390161306015 Charter school
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Northwest Ohio Classical Academy · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+199% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Ohio Classical Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 54.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 199% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 244% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northwest Ohio Classical Academy spends $8,921 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 80.7% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Ohio Classical Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54.7:1 | ▲ 199% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
54.7:1
students per teacher
— 199% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$8,921
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 607 Top 78% in Ohio — larger than 22% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 54.7:1 +199% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390161306015
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, which includes Northwest Ohio Classical Academy.
$8,921
Per student
-47%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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
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Ottawa Hills High School
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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 other 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 54.7:1, which is 199% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 244% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.