Enrollment
369
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashtabula, OH
Superior Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Superior Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435105520
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashtabula · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 369
- students enrolled
Superior Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, OH.
School address
District: Ashtabula Area City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435105520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Superior Intermediate School
Superior Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashtabula, Ohio, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 369 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.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashtabula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Erie Intermediate School (399 students): Superior Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 19:1).
Ashtabula Area City also operates Lakeside High School (810 students) and Erie Intermediate School (399 students) alongside Superior 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 Superior Intermediate School compares
Superior 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$15,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Superior 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 Ashtabula Area City, which includes Superior Intermediate School.
$15,232
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Superior Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erie Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michigan Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ontario Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashtabula
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Erie Intermediate School
Standard public school
399 students 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Ontario Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Huron Primary School
Standard public school
114 students 9.5:1 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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Superior Intermediate School
How many students attend Superior Intermediate School?
Superior Intermediate School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Intermediate School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Intermediate School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Ashtabula, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Intermediate School?
Superior Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Superior Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Ashtabula?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, 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 Ashtabula on the city page.
Is Superior Intermediate School a good school?
Superior Intermediate School earns 41/100 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 Ashtabula Area City?
Besides Superior Intermediate School, Ashtabula Area City also operates Lakeside High School (810 students), Erie Intermediate School (399 students), and Lakeside Junior High School (398 students). See the Ashtabula Area City district page for the complete list.
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