Enrollment
373
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390440200986
Intermediate Elementary School — Galion, OH
Federal NCES profile for Intermediate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Galion City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Intermediate Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Intermediate Elementary School reports 373 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Ohio average and 6% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Galion City spends $15,371 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.6% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Intermediate Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 54% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,371
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 373 Top 47% in Ohio — larger than 53% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.6% +54% vs state
NCES ID 390440200986
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galion City, which includes Intermediate Elementary School.
$15,371
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 52.6%
Federal 19.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Intermediate Elementary School?
Intermediate Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Galion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Intermediate Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Intermediate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Intermediate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Intermediate Elementary School is White at 89.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intermediate Elementary School?
Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.