- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northwood Intermediate School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 391000301636 · Sidney, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Middle School (840 students)
Northwood Intermediate School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwood Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
840 students
- Sidney High Sc
Sidney High School
791 students
- This school
Northwood Intermediate School
438 students
- Emerson Primar
Emerson Primary School
340 students
- Whittier Early 306
Whittier Early Childhood Center
306 students
- Longfellow Pri 303
Longfellow Primary School
303 students
What this shows Northwood Intermediate School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Intermediate School compares
Northwood Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Sidney City reports $12,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.