- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Marys, OH
St Marys West Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for St Marys West Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447201588
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Marys West Intermediate School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St Marys West Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys West Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, OH.
School address
District: St Marys City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447201588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
St Marys West Intermediate School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390447201588 · Saint Marys, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 21.3:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Marys Memorial High School (669 students)
St Marys West Intermediate School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
St Marys West Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Marys Memor
St Marys Memorial High School
669 students
- St. Marys East
St. Marys East Primary School
445 students
- St. Marys Midd
St. Marys Middle School
445 students
- This school
St Marys West Intermediate School
425 students
What this shows St Marys West Intermediate School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Marys West Intermediate School compares
St Marys West Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,426
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, St Marys West Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for St Marys City reports $13,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Marys West Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Marys East Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Marys Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Marys West Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Marys
1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Marys West Intermediate School
How many students attend St Marys West Intermediate School?
St Marys West Intermediate School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Marys, OH. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys West Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys West Intermediate School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Marys West Intermediate School?
32.6% of students at St Marys West Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Marys West Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at St Marys West Intermediate School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Marys West Intermediate School?
St Marys West Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 St Marys West Intermediate School rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys West Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Marys City?
Besides St Marys West Intermediate School, St Marys City also operates St Marys Memorial High School (669 students), St. Marys East Primary School (445 students), and St. Marys Middle School (445 students). See the St Marys City district page for the complete list.