Enrollment
373
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galion, OH
Intermediate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Intermediate Elementary 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 390440200986
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Intermediate Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Intermediate Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% 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
What stands out at Intermediate Elementary School
Intermediate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Galion, Ohio, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 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 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Galion City also operates Primary Elementary School (421 students) and Galion High School (408 students) alongside Intermediate Elementary 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 Intermediate Elementary School compares
Intermediate Elementary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,179
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Intermediate Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galion City, which includes Intermediate Elementary School.
$14,179
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Intermediate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Intermediate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~373 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Intermediate Elementary School?
Intermediate Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intermediate Elementary School?
Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Intermediate Elementary School rank among public schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galion, 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 Galion on the city page.
Is Intermediate Elementary School a good school?
Intermediate Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Galion City?
Besides Intermediate Elementary School, Galion City also operates Primary Elementary School (421 students), Galion High School (408 students), and Galion Middle School (357 students). See the Galion City district page for the complete list.
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