- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, IN
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180369000584
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 180369000584 · Franklin, IN Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Community High School (1,531 students)
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- Custer Baker I
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- Creekside Elem 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- This school 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- Needham Elemen 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,894
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Northwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Northwood Elementary School?
48.1% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary 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 Northwood Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students), Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), and Franklin Community Middle School (726 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.