- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, OH
Columbus Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001700323
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Intermediate School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Columbus Intermediate School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 391001700323 · Bedford, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (836 students)
Columbus Intermediate School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
836 students
- Heskett Middle
Heskett Middle School
592 students
- Central Primar
Central Primary School
406 students
- This school
Columbus Intermediate School
378 students
- Glendale Prima 309
Glendale Primary School
309 students
- Carylwood Inte 248
Carylwood Intermediate School
248 students
What this shows Columbus Intermediate School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Intermediate School compares
Columbus 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 103% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$21,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.4%
White 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Columbus Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford City reports $21,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heskett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carylwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Intermediate School
How many students attend Columbus Intermediate School?
Columbus Intermediate School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Intermediate School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Columbus Intermediate School?
64.2% of students at Columbus Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Intermediate School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Intermediate School?
Columbus Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Columbus Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Intermediate School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Bedford City?
Besides Columbus 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.