- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ossian, IN
Norwell High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180822001410
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwell High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ossian · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwell High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ossian, IN.
School address
District: Northern Wells Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180822001410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Norwell High School shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 180822001410 · Ossian, IN High · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 19.3:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ossian Elementary (566 students)
Norwell High School shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Norwell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwell High School
753 students
- Ossian Element
Ossian Elementary
566 students
- Norwell Middle
Norwell Middle School
561 students
- Lancaster Cent
Lancaster Central School
533 students
What this shows Norwell High School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwell High School compares
Norwell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Norwell High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Northern Wells Community Schools reports $11,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwell High School
How many students attend Norwell High School?
Norwell High School has 753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ossian, IN. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwell High School is 19.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwell High School?
22.1% of students at Norwell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwell High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwell High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Ossian, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwell High School?
Norwell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Norwell High School rank among public schools in Ossian?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ossian, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Wells Community Schools?
Besides Norwell High School, Northern Wells Community Schools also operates Ossian Elementary (566 students), Norwell Middle School (561 students), and Lancaster Central School (533 students). See the Northern Wells Community Schools district page for the complete list.