At a glance
Reported students
796
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Northridge Elementary School: 796 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Northridge Elementary School
Northridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dayton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northridge Local. NCES reports 796 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.2%) and Black (34.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black34.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northridge Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
493 reported students
Northridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
355 reported students
3Ea
Other · Grades 08–11
3 reported students
Public schools near Northridge Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Intermediate School Elementary · Vandalia-Butler City | 03–05 | 642 | 1.9 mi |
| Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy Elementary · Dayton City | PK–08 | 376 | 2.2 mi |
| Horizon Science Academy-Dayton Elementary · Charter · Horizon Science Academy-Dayton | KG–05 | 182 | 2.3 mi |
| Richard Allen Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Richard Allen Preparatory | KG–08 | 374 | 2.8 mi |
| Brantwood Elementary School Elementary · Mad River Local | KG–04 | 365 | 3.1 mi |
| Pathway School of Discovery Elementary · Charter · Pathway School of Discovery | KG–08 | 843 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Elementary School
What grades does Northridge Elementary School serve?
Northridge Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northridge Local.
How many students attend Northridge Elementary School?
Northridge Elementary School reported 796 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 745 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 796 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northridge Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Northridge Elementary School in?
Northridge Elementary School is part of Northridge Local, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smith Intermediate School (1.9 mi), Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy (2.2 mi), Horizon Science Academy-Dayton (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.