Enrollment
599
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elyria, OH
Northwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439400902
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+146% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elyria, Ohio, enrolling 599 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 146% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 599 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elyria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students): Northwood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18:1).
Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students) and Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students) alongside Northwood Middle 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 Middle School compares
Northwood Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 146% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 146% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$15,064
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 51.6%
Two or More 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 14.7%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Northwood Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elyria City Schools, which includes Northwood Middle School.
$15,064
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 17.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ely Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Elyria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Standard public school
549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ely Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 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 (~599 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Middle School
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elyria, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower 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 Middle School?
77.8% of students at Northwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, 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 Elyria on the city page.
Is Northwood Middle School a good school?
Northwood Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. 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 Elyria City Schools?
Besides Northwood Middle School, Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students), Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students), and Eastern Heights Middle School (549 students). See the Elyria City Schools district page for the complete list.
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