- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northwood, ND
Northwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381434000509
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Northwood High School has class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwood 129 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381434000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Northwood High School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 381434000509 · Northwood, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 16:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwood Elementary School (177 students)
Northwood High School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Northwood High School compares
Northwood High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 88% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Northwood High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Northwood 129 reports $15,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood High School
How many students attend Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northwood, ND. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood High School?
15.3% of students at Northwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Northwood, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood High School?
Northwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Northwood 129?
Besides Northwood High School, Northwood 129 also operates Northwood Elementary School (177 students). See the Northwood 129 district page for the complete list.