Enrollment
665
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwestern Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.3% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1330 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kokomo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Taylor Middle School (368 students): Northwestern Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.7:1).
Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Senior High School (541 students) and Northwestern Middle School (324 students) alongside Northwestern Elementary 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 Northwestern Elementary School compares
Northwestern Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 89.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern School Corp, which includes Northwestern Elementary School.
$10,394
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 61.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwestern Elementary School a good school?
Northwestern Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana 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 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.
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