- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180204000255
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 61
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Northwestern Senior High School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 180204000255 · Kokomo, IN High · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 13.5:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary School (665 students)
Northwestern Senior High School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary School
665 students
- This school
Northwestern Senior High School
541 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
324 students
- Howard Element
Howard Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Northwestern Senior High School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Senior High School compares
Northwestern Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Northwestern School Corp reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 61/100 (higher 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 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.
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.