Enrollment
706
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Intermediate School
Hamilton Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 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.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 706 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamilton Local spends $11,261 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 706 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Hamilton Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 21.9:1).
Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students) and Hamilton Township High School (873 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton Intermediate School compares
Hamilton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Local, which includes Hamilton Intermediate School.
$11,261
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 55.6%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~706 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamilton Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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