- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OH
Northwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390462602494
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Northwestern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462602494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwestern Elementary School held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390462602494 · Springfield, OH Other · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 21.6:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Junior/Senior High School (731 students)
Northwestern Elementary School held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Northwestern Elementary School compares
Northwestern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
27.9%
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
$12,522
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Northwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Northwestern Local reports $12,522 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 Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
983 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
731 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Global Impact Stem Academy
Standard public school
697 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Middle School/High School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Springfield-Clark County
Vocational / career-technical school
657 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Northwestern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwestern Local?
Besides Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Local also operates Northwestern Junior/Senior High School (731 students). See the Northwestern Local district page for the complete list.