- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadsworth, OH
Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002903600
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002903600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central Intermediate School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 391002903600 · Wadsworth, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 17.8:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadsworth High School (1,540 students)
Central Intermediate School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wadsworth High
Wadsworth High School
1,540 students
- This school 606
Central Intermediate School
606 students
- Wadsworth Midd 606
Wadsworth Middle School
606 students
- Overlook Eleme 390
Overlook Elementary School
390 students
- Isham Memorial 342
Isham Memorial Elementary School
342 students
- Valley View El 319
Valley View Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Central Intermediate School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Intermediate School compares
Central Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$13,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Central Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadsworth City reports $13,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadsworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overlook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadsworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sharon Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Central Intermediate School?
17.7% of students at Central Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Intermediate School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadsworth City?
Besides Central Intermediate School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students), Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), and Overlook Elementary School (390 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.