- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canal Fulton, OH
Northwest Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499003741
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Primary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Canal Fulton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Canal Fulton, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499003741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Northwest Primary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390499003741 · Canal Fulton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (480 students)
Northwest Primary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwest Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
480 students
- Northwest Midd
Northwest Middle School
405 students
- W. S. Stinson
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
384 students
- This school
Northwest Primary School
367 students
What this shows Northwest Primary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Primary School compares
Northwest Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Northwest Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. S. Stinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Canal Fulton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Primary School
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canal Fulton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher 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 Primary School?
21.5% of students at Northwest Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Primary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Canal Fulton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Primary School rank among public schools in Canal Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (480 students), Northwest Middle School (405 students), and W. S. Stinson Elementary School (384 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.