- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kings Mills, OH
Columbia Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390504300921
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kings Mills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kings Mills, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Columbia Intermediate School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 390504300921 · Kings Mills, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 24.5:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings High School (1,457 students)
Columbia Intermediate School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbia Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings High Sch
Kings High School
1,457 students
- This school
Columbia Intermediate School
809 students
- J F Burns Elem
J F Burns Elementary School
807 students
- Kings Junior H
Kings Junior High School
730 students
- Kings Mills El 567
Kings Mills Elementary School
567 students
- South Lebanon 523
South Lebanon Elementary School
523 students
What this shows Columbia Intermediate School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Intermediate School compares
Columbia Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,429
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Asian 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Columbia Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Local reports $13,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J F Burns Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kings Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kings Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Kings Mills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Intermediate School
How many students attend Columbia Intermediate School?
Columbia Intermediate School has 809 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kings Mills, OH. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Intermediate School is 24.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Intermediate School?
13.4% of students at Columbia Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Intermediate School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Kings Mills, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Intermediate School?
Columbia Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Columbia Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Kings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kings Mills, 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 Kings Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Local?
Besides Columbia Intermediate School, Kings Local also operates Kings High School (1,457 students), J F Burns Elementary School (807 students), and Kings Junior High School (730 students). See the Kings Local district page for the complete list.