Enrollment
505
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Indiana, enrolling 505 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 562 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #222.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Creekside Elementary School (517 students): Northwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.7:1).
Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students) and Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students) alongside Northwood Elementary 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 Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,599
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Community School Corp, which includes Northwood Elementary School.
$11,599
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~505 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?
Northwood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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