Enrollment
667
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grove City, OH
Park Street Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Park Street Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448003813
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Street Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Street Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Street Intermediate School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448003813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Street Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Street Intermediate School
Park Street Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 667 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 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #461, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 667 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grove City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Woods Elementary School (742 students): Park Street Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 22.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Park Street 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 Park Street Intermediate School compares
Park Street 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,569
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Park Street 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 South-Western City, which includes Park Street Intermediate School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Park Street Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Street Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Grove City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
742 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Hayes Intermediate School
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Monterey Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 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 (~667 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Park Street Intermediate School
How many students attend Park Street Intermediate School?
Park Street Intermediate School has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Street Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Street Intermediate School is 18.5:1, 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 Park Street Intermediate School?
40.1% of students at Park Street Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Street Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Park Street Intermediate School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Street Intermediate School?
Park Street Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Park Street Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Street Intermediate School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Grove 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 Grove City on the city page.
Is Park Street Intermediate School a good school?
Park Street Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 South-Western City?
Besides Park Street Intermediate School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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