Enrollment
617
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, OH
Northwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454705124
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Marysville, OH.
School address
District: Marysville Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454705124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Elementary
Northwood Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marysville, Ohio, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 41% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 617 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekview Intermediate Elementary School (846 students): Northwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 21.7:1).
Marysville Exempted Village also operates Marysville High School (1,100 students) and Bunsold Middle School (862 students) alongside Northwood Elementary.
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 Northwood Elementary compares
Northwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$12,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Northwood Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Exempted Village, which includes Northwood Elementary.
$12,165
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 35.5%
Federal 10.9%
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 Northwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunsold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville Stem Early College High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 33.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Elementary?
10.3% of students at Northwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Marysville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Northwood Elementary a good school?
Northwood Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio 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 Marysville Exempted Village?
Besides Northwood Elementary, Marysville Exempted Village also operates Marysville High School (1,100 students), Bunsold Middle School (862 students), and Creekview Intermediate Elementary School (846 students). See the Marysville Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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