Enrollment
367
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Primary School
Northwest Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canal Fulton, Ohio, enrolling 367 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 601 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Canal Fulton's elementary schools, it stands alongside W. S. Stinson Elementary School (384 students): Northwest Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.4:1).
Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (480 students) and Northwest Middle School (405 students) alongside Northwest Primary 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 Primary School compares
Northwest Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Local, which includes Northwest Primary 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 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~367 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canal Fulton on the city page.
Is Northwest Primary School a good school?
Northwest Primary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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