- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, OH
Rushwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rushwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390500403814
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northfield, OH.
School address
District: Nordonia Hills City · Ohio
NCES ID 390500403814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Rushwood Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390500403814 · Northfield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.9:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordonia High School (1,223 students)
Rushwood Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rushwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordonia High
Nordonia High School
1,223 students
- Nordonia Middl
Nordonia Middle School
524 students
- Lee Eaton Inte 487
Lee Eaton Intermediate School
487 students
- Ledgeview Elem 433
Ledgeview Elementary School
433 students
- This school 355
Rushwood Elementary School
355 students
- Northfield Ele 348
Northfield Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Rushwood Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushwood Elementary School compares
Rushwood 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Rushwood Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nordonia Hills City reports $17,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rushwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nordonia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Eaton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Northfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rushwood Elementary School
How many students attend Rushwood Elementary School?
Rushwood Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushwood Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Rushwood Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Rushwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rushwood Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Northfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushwood Elementary School?
Rushwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Rushwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northfield, 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 Nordonia Hills City?
Besides Rushwood Elementary School, Nordonia Hills City also operates Nordonia High School (1,223 students), Nordonia Middle School (524 students), and Lee Eaton Intermediate School (487 students). See the Nordonia Hills City district page for the complete list.