- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Norwayne Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390505603990 · Creston, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 18.6:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwayne High School (415 students)
Norwayne Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwayne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwayne Elementary School
539 students
- Norwayne High
Norwayne High School
415 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle School
310 students
- Norwayne Onlin 5
Norwayne Online School
5 students
What this shows Norwayne Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwayne Elementary School compares
Norwayne Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,441
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
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.
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
District finance for Norwayne Local reports $12,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- 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 (~539 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.