Enrollment
438
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, OH
Northwood Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000301636
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Intermediate School
Northwood Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sidney, Ohio, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sidney's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sidney Middle School (840 students): Northwood Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 19.5:1).
Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students) and Sidney High School (791 students) alongside Northwood Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Northwood Intermediate 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 73.1%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Northwood Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sidney City, which includes Northwood Intermediate School.
$12,014
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 16.3%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Sidney
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~438 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Intermediate School
How many students attend Northwood Intermediate School?
Northwood Intermediate School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Intermediate School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Intermediate School?
53.6% of students at Northwood Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Intermediate School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Intermediate School?
Northwood Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, 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 Sidney on the city page.
Is Northwood Intermediate School a good school?
Northwood Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Sidney City?
Besides Northwood Intermediate School, Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students), Sidney High School (791 students), and Emerson Primary School (340 students). See the Sidney City district page for the complete list.
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