Enrollment
402
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% 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 elementary school in Mooresville, Indiana, enrolling 402 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 542 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students) and Paul Hadley Middle School (668 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,953
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Con School Corp, which includes Northwood Elementary School.
$10,953
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 64.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~402 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?
Northwood Elementary School earns 57/100 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 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.
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