- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kokomo, IN
Northwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180204000254
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180204000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Northwestern Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180204000254 · Kokomo, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 18:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Senior High School (541 students)
Northwestern Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwestern Elementary School
665 students
- Northwestern S
Northwestern Senior High School
541 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
324 students
- Howard Element
Howard Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Northwestern Elementary School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Elementary School compares
Northwestern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Northwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Northwestern School Corp reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Kokomo
3 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Northwestern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwestern School Corp?
Besides Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Senior High School (541 students), Northwestern Middle School (324 students), and Howard Elementary School (317 students). See the Northwestern School Corp district page for the complete list.