- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469504607
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #40 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Intermediate School ranks #40 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hamilton Intermediate School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390469504607 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 20.8:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students)
Hamilton Intermediate School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
1,028 students
- Hamilton Towns
Hamilton Township High School
873 students
- This school
Hamilton Intermediate School
706 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Local 184
Hamilton Local Preschool
184 students
What this shows Hamilton Intermediate School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Intermediate School compares
Hamilton 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,458
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Hamilton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Local reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Local Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Great Western Academy
Standard public school
694 students 18.3:1 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Intermediate School
How many students attend Hamilton Intermediate School?
Hamilton Intermediate School has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Intermediate School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Intermediate School?
41.4% of students at Hamilton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Intermediate School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Intermediate School?
Hamilton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hamilton Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Intermediate School ranks #40 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Local?
Besides Hamilton Intermediate School, Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students), Hamilton Township High School (873 students), and Hamilton Middle School (477 students). See the Hamilton Local district page for the complete list.