- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northwood, OH
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390507104040
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Northwood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 453
- students enrolled
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Northwood, OH.
School address
District: Northwood Local Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390507104040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390507104040 · Northwood, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwood High School (357 students)
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 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
- This school
Northwood Elementary School
453 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High School
357 students
- Ranger Online 8
Ranger Online Academy
8 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$15,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Northwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwood Local Schools reports $15,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Northwood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Northwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 schools in Northwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Northwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwood Local Schools?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Northwood Local Schools also operates Northwood High School (357 students) and Ranger Online Academy (8 students). See the Northwood Local Schools district page for the complete list.