- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elyria, OH
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439400908
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 333
- students enrolled
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390439400908 · Elyria, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Elyria High School (1,540 students)
Northwood Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elyria High Sc
Elyria High School
1,540 students
- Northwood Midd 599
Northwood Middle School
599 students
- Eastern Height 559
Eastern Heights Elementary School
559 students
- Eastern Height 549
Eastern Heights Middle School
549 students
- Westwood Middl 480
Westwood Middle School
480 students
- This school 333
Northwood Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Northwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elyria City Schools reports $17,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Elyria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northwood Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Standard public school
549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ely Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elyria, OH. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 elementary schools in Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, 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 Elyria on the city page.
What other schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students), Northwood Middle School (599 students), and Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students). See the Elyria City Schools district page for the complete list.