- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tipp City, OH
L. T. Ball Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for L. T. Ball Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390456102304
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. T. Ball Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Tipp City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
L. T. Ball Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tipp City, OH.
School address
District: Tipp City Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390456102304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
L. T. Ball Intermediate School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 390456102304 · Tipp City, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 27.1:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tippecanoe High School (764 students)
L. T. Ball Intermediate School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
L. T. Ball Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tippecanoe Hig
Tippecanoe High School
764 students
- Tippecanoe Mid
Tippecanoe Middle School
564 students
- This school
L. T. Ball Intermediate School
543 students
- Broadway Eleme
Broadway Elementary School
452 students
- Nevin Coppock
Nevin Coppock Elementary School
340 students
What this shows L. T. Ball Intermediate School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. T. Ball Intermediate School compares
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,255
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, L. T. Ball Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipp City Exempted Village reports $13,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. T. Ball Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tippecanoe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevin Coppock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. T. Ball Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Tipp City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about L. T. Ball Intermediate School
How many students attend L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tipp City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. T. Ball Intermediate School is 27.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
8.6% of students at L. T. Ball Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at L. T. Ball Intermediate School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Tipp City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 L. T. Ball Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Tipp City?
By Resource Investment Index, L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tipp City, 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 Tipp City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipp City Exempted Village?
Besides L. T. Ball Intermediate School, Tipp City Exempted Village also operates Tippecanoe High School (764 students), Tippecanoe Middle School (564 students), and Broadway Elementary School (452 students). See the Tipp City Exempted Village district page for the complete list.