- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487203375
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- 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 #16 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390487203375 · Dayton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 18.1:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Northmont High School (1,369 students)
Northwood Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 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
- Northmont High
Northmont High School
1,369 students
- Kleptz Early C
Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center
856 students
- Northmont Midd
Northmont Middle School
716 students
- Union Elementa 539
Union Elementary School
539 students
- Northmoor Elem 458
Northmoor Elementary School
458 students
- This school 362
Northwood Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 362 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
African American 31.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Northwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northmont City reports $15,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northmont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northmoor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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?
34.4% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #16 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Northmont City?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Northmont City also operates Northmont High School (1,369 students), Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center (856 students), and Northmont Middle School (716 students). See the Northmont City district page for the complete list.