- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Salem, OH
Northwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391003304665
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Salem · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Salem, OH.
School address
District: Northwestern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391003304665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northwestern Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 391003304665 · West Salem, OH Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 18.1:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern High School (327 students)
Northwestern Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwestern Elementary School
632 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High School
327 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
284 students
What this shows Northwestern Elementary School reports 632 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,921
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
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Northwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Local reports $12,921 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 High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Smaller | 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
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Northwestern Elementary School?
25.1% 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 94.5% of enrollment, in West Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in West Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Salem, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwestern Local?
Besides Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Local also operates Northwestern High School (327 students) and Northwestern Middle School (284 students). See the Northwestern Local district page for the complete list.