Enrollment
445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwood Elementary School
Norwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Jefferson, Ohio, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #453.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jefferson Local also operates West Jefferson High School (279 students) and West Jefferson Middle School (252 students) alongside Norwood 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 Norwood Elementary School compares
Norwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Local, which includes Norwood Elementary School.
$15,771
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~445 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Jefferson on the city page.
Is Norwood Elementary School a good school?
Norwood Elementary School earns 35/100 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 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.
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