Enrollment
369
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390435105520
Superior Intermediate School — Ashtabula, OH
Federal NCES profile for Superior Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
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: Ashtabula Area 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Superior Intermediate School reports 369 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ashtabula Area City spends $17,003 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Superior Intermediate 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 46% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$17,003
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 369 Top 46% in Ohio — larger than 54% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390435105520
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashtabula Area City, which includes Superior Intermediate School.
$17,003
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 24.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Ashtabula
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Erie Intermediate School
Standard public school
399 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ontario Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Huron Primary School
Standard public school
114 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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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
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Superior Intermediate School
How many students attend Superior Intermediate School?
Superior Intermediate School has 369 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Intermediate School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Intermediate School is White at 50.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Intermediate School?
Superior Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.