- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Salem, OH
Northwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391003303992
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Salem · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Salem, OH.
School address
District: Northwestern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391003303992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northwestern Middle School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 391003303992 · West Salem, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 16.7:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary School (632 students)
Northwestern Middle School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary School
632 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High School
327 students
- This school
Northwestern Middle School
284 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle School compares
Northwestern Middle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,921
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Northwestern Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle School
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
34.0% of students at Northwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in West Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in West Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Northwestern Local also operates Northwestern Elementary School (632 students) and Northwestern High School (327 students). See the Northwestern Local district page for the complete list.