Enrollment
124
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390445710846
The Norwood Montessori School — Norwood, OH
Federal NCES profile for The Norwood Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norwood City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Norwood Montessori School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Norwood Montessori School reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwood City spends $25,543 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.7% from local sources (property taxes), 21.1% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Norwood Montessori School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$25,543
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 124 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390445710846
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwood City, which includes The Norwood Montessori School.
$25,543
Per student
+51%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 21.1%
Federal 19.2%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about The Norwood Montessori School
How many students attend The Norwood Montessori School?
The Norwood Montessori School has 124 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norwood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Norwood Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Norwood Montessori School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Norwood Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at The Norwood Montessori School is White at 74.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Norwood Montessori School?
The Norwood Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.