- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Northwood Middle School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390439400902 · Elyria, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.3:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Elyria High School (1,540 students)
Northwood Middle School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elyria High Sc
Elyria High School
1,540 students
- This school 599
Northwood Middle School
599 students
- Eastern Height 559
Eastern Heights Elementary School
559 students
- Eastern Height 549
Eastern Heights Middle School
549 students
- Westwood Middl 480
Westwood Middle School
480 students
- Ely Elementary 462
Ely Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Northwood Middle School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Middle School compares
Northwood Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Elyria City Schools reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~599 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.