- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Canton, OH
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445001419
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in North Canton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
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 #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Canton, OH.
School address
District: North Canton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
483 on latest CCD 390445001419 · North Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.3:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (1,502 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Canton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
1,502 students
- Clearmount Ele
Clearmount Elementary School
987 students
- North Canton M
North Canton Middle School
957 students
- Orchard Hill I
Orchard Hill Intermediate School
888 students
- Greentown Inte 494
Greentown Intermediate School
494 students
- This school 483
Northwood Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Canton City reports $12,972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Clearmount Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Canton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Orchard Hill Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greentown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in North Canton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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?
14.5% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Canton, 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 North Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in North Canton City?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, North Canton City also operates Hoover High School (1,502 students), Clearmount Elementary School (987 students), and North Canton Middle School (957 students). See the North Canton City district page for the complete list.