Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rushwood Elementary School
Rushwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Northfield, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Northfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lee Eaton Intermediate School (487 students): Rushwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Nordonia Hills City also operates Nordonia High School (1,223 students) and Nordonia Middle School (524 students) alongside Rushwood 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 Rushwood Elementary School compares
Rushwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nordonia Hills City, which includes Rushwood Elementary School.
$16,343
Per student
+12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.8%
State 12.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Northfield on the city page.
Is Rushwood Elementary School a good school?
Rushwood Elementary School earns 52/100 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 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.
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