Enrollment
124
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, OH
The Norwood Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for The Norwood Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445710846
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Norwood Montessori School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 124
- students enrolled
The Norwood Montessori School has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Norwood Montessori School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Norwood, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Norwood Montessori School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Norwood Montessori School
The Norwood Montessori School is a small combined-grade school in Norwood, Ohio, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 127% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 124 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
The surrounding Norwood City spends $18,498 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Norwood's public schools, it stands alongside Sharpsburg Elementary (261 students): The Norwood Montessori School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Norwood City also operates Norwood High School (435 students) and Norwood Middle School (371 students) alongside The Norwood Montessori 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 The Norwood Montessori School compares
The Norwood Montessori 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 | 41.3:1 | ▲ 127% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41.3:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, The Norwood Montessori School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwood City, which includes The Norwood Montessori School.
$18,498
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How The Norwood Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharpsburg Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwood View Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Norwood Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Norwood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~124 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 41.3:1, which is 127% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 163% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Norwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Norwood Montessori School?
The Norwood Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Norwood Montessori School rank among schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, The Norwood Montessori School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Norwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwood on the city page.
Is The Norwood Montessori School a good school?
The Norwood Montessori School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. 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 Norwood City?
Besides The Norwood Montessori School, Norwood City also operates Norwood High School (435 students), Norwood Middle School (371 students), and Sharpsburg Elementary (261 students). See the Norwood City district page for the complete list.
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