Enrollment
539
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Creston, OH
Norwayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norwayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390505603990
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwayne Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Creston · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwayne Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwayne Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creston, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwayne Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwayne Elementary School
Norwayne Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Creston, Ohio, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Norwayne Local also operates Norwayne High School (415 students) and Norwayne Middle School (310 students) alongside Norwayne Elementary 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 Norwayne Elementary School compares
Norwayne Elementary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,195
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Norwayne Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwayne Local, which includes Norwayne Elementary School.
$12,195
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 43.8%
Federal 13.6%
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 Norwayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwayne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Norwayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- 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 (~539 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norwayne Elementary School
How many students attend Norwayne Elementary School?
Norwayne Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Creston, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwayne Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwayne Elementary School?
24.4% of students at Norwayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norwayne Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Creston, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwayne Elementary School?
Norwayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norwayne Elementary School rank among public schools in Creston?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwayne Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creston, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Creston on the city page.
Is Norwayne Elementary School a good school?
Norwayne Elementary School earns 59/100 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 Norwayne Local?
Besides Norwayne Elementary School, Norwayne Local also operates Norwayne High School (415 students), Norwayne Middle School (310 students), and Norwayne Online School (5 students). See the Norwayne Local district page for the complete list.
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