- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mooresville, IN
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180714001211
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- 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 #1 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, IN.
School address
District: Mooresville Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180714001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180714001211 · Mooresville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooresville High School (1,372 students)
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 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
- Mooresville Hi
Mooresville High School
1,372 students
- Paul Hadley Mi
Paul Hadley Middle School
668 students
- North Madison
North Madison Elementary School
665 students
- Neil Armstrong 543
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
543 students
- Waverly Elemen 404
Waverly Elementary School
404 students
- This school 402
Northwood Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 402 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,527
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Northwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mooresville Con School Corp reports $10,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Hadley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mooresville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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?
43.6% 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 89.8% of enrollment, in Mooresville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mooresville Con School Corp?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students), Paul Hadley Middle School (668 students), and North Madison Elementary School (665 students). See the Mooresville Con School Corp district page for the complete list.