Enrollment
378
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+103% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Intermediate School
Columbus Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.2% of students qualify for free meals, 103% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carylwood Intermediate School (248 students): Columbus Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students) and Heskett Middle School (592 students) alongside Columbus 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 Columbus Intermediate School compares
Columbus 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Columbus 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~378 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Columbus Intermediate School a good school?
Columbus Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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