- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jefferson, OH
Norwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390482503174
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482503174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Norwood Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390482503174 · West Jefferson, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 15.9:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jefferson High School (279 students)
Norwood Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwood Elementary School
445 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
279 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson Middle School
252 students
What this shows Norwood Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood Elementary School compares
Norwood 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$17,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Norwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Local reports $17,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Elementary School
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jefferson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Norwood Elementary School?
36.4% of students at Norwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Norwood Elementary School rank among public schools in West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, 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 Jefferson Local?
Besides Norwood Elementary School, Jefferson Local also operates West Jefferson High School (279 students) and West Jefferson Middle School (252 students). See the Jefferson Local district page for the complete list.