Enrollment
705
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galloway, OH
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Galloway Ridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448003810
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Galloway · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galloway Ridge Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Galloway, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448003810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galloway Ridge Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Galloway, Ohio, enrolling 705 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 64.4% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 705 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 234 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 705 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Galloway's elementary schools, it stands alongside Darby Woods Elementary School (554 students): Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Galloway Ridge 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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School compares
Galloway Ridge 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 104% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$13,569
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 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Galloway Ridge 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 South-Western City, which includes Galloway Ridge Intermediate School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galloway Ridge Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Galloway
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galloway, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
64.4% of students at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Galloway, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School rank among public schools in Galloway?
By Resource Investment Index, Galloway Ridge Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Galloway, 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 Galloway on the city page.
Is Galloway Ridge Intermediate School a good school?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South-Western City?
Besides Galloway Ridge Intermediate School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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