Enrollment
362
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 362 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Northwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Northmont City also operates Northmont High School (1,369 students) and Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center (856 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northmont City, which includes Northwood Elementary School.
$14,809
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 12.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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