Enrollment
279
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Northwest School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Northwest School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390031304850Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest School of the Arts earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #38 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 279
- students enrolled
Northwest School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest School of the Arts ranks #38 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Northwest School of the Arts · Ohio
NCES ID 390031304850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest School of the Arts compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest School of the Arts
Northwest School of the Arts is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Northwest School of the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Northwest School of the Arts is a single-school charter district, so Northwest School of the Arts 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 School of the Arts compares
Northwest School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,218
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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
African American 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 13.6%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Northwest School of the Arts is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest School of the Arts, which includes Northwest School of the Arts.
$15,218
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 65.8%
Federal 26.2%
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 elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~279 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest School of the Arts
How many students attend Northwest School of the Arts?
Northwest School of the Arts has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Northwest School of the Arts is African American at 60.2% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest School of the Arts?
Northwest School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest School of the Arts ranks #38 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Northwest School of the Arts a good school?
Northwest School of the Arts earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 School of the Arts?
None; Northwest School of the Arts is a single-school charter district, and Northwest School of the Arts is its only campus.
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