Enrollment
541
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kokomo, IN
Northwestern Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180204000255
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180204000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwestern Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwestern Senior High School
Northwestern Senior High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 541 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kokomo's high schools, it stands alongside Kokomo High School (1,393 students): Northwestern Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 13:1).
Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Elementary School (665 students) and Northwestern Middle School (324 students) alongside Northwestern Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
Northwestern Senior High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 90.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Northwestern Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern School Corp, which includes Northwestern Senior High 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 high schools in Kokomo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Senior High School
How many students attend Northwestern Senior High School?
Northwestern Senior High School has 541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kokomo, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Senior High School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% lower 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 Senior High School?
19.8% of students at Northwestern Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Senior High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Senior High School?
Northwestern Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Senior High School rank among high schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high 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 high schools in Kokomo on the city page.
Is Northwestern Senior High School a good school?
Northwestern Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Senior High School, Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Elementary School (665 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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