Enrollment
248
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, OH
Carylwood Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Carylwood Intermediate 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 391001700128
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carylwood Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carylwood Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carylwood Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carylwood Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carylwood Intermediate School
Carylwood Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 248 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Carylwood Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 89% of Ohio schools and 32% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 59.8% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bedford City spends $18,737 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 248 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Columbus Intermediate School (378 students): Carylwood Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students) and Heskett Middle School (592 students) alongside Carylwood Intermediate 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 Carylwood Intermediate School compares
Carylwood Intermediate 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,737
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 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
African American 81.0%
Two or More 7.7%
White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Carylwood Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Carylwood Intermediate School.
$18,737
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Carylwood Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heskett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carylwood Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
1 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 (~248 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carylwood Intermediate School
How many students attend Carylwood Intermediate School?
Carylwood Intermediate School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carylwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carylwood Intermediate School is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% lower 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 Carylwood Intermediate School?
59.8% of students at Carylwood Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carylwood Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Carylwood Intermediate School is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carylwood Intermediate School?
Carylwood Intermediate 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 Carylwood Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Carylwood Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Carylwood Intermediate School a good school?
Carylwood Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Bedford City?
Besides Carylwood Intermediate School, Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students), Heskett Middle School (592 students), and Central Primary School (406 students). See the Bedford City district page for the complete list.
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