Enrollment
344
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Celina, OH
Celina Intermediate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Celina Intermediate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003001318
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celina Intermediate Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Celina Intermediate Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Intermediate Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Celina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Celina Intermediate Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Celina Intermediate Elementary School
Celina Intermediate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Celina, Ohio, enrolling 344 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Celina Intermediate Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Ohio schools and 52% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 563 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Celina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Celina Elementary School (1,224 students): Celina Intermediate Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 33.1:1).
Celina City also operates Celina Elementary School (1,224 students) and Celina High School (743 students) alongside Celina Intermediate 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 Celina Intermediate Elementary School compares
Celina Intermediate 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina City, which includes Celina Intermediate Elementary School.
$13,411
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 30.3%
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 Celina Intermediate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Celina Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tri Star Career Compact | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celina Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Celina Intermediate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Celina
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 (~344 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Celina Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Celina Intermediate Elementary School?
Celina Intermediate Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Celina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celina Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Celina Intermediate Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% 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 Celina Intermediate Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Celina Intermediate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celina Intermediate Elementary School?
Celina Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Celina Intermediate Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Intermediate Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Celina, 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 Celina on the city page.
Is Celina Intermediate Elementary School a good school?
Celina Intermediate Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Celina City?
Besides Celina Intermediate Elementary School, Celina City also operates Celina Elementary School (1,224 students), Celina High School (743 students), and Celina Primary School (535 students). See the Celina City district page for the complete list.
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