Enrollment
460
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OH
Taft Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435000080
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Intermediate School
Taft Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Ohio schools and 49% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 763 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #691, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ashland City spends $11,514 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillsdale Elementary School (547 students): Taft Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.1:1 vs 36.5:1).
Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students) and Ashland Middle School (694 students) alongside Taft 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 Taft Intermediate School compares
Taft 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
27.4%
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
$11,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Taft Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland City, which includes Taft Intermediate School.
$11,514
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Taft Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~460 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Intermediate School
How many students attend Taft Intermediate School?
Taft Intermediate School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft 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 Taft Intermediate School?
30.6% of students at Taft Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Intermediate School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Intermediate School?
Taft Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Taft Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
Is Taft Intermediate School a good school?
Taft Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Ashland City?
Besides Taft Intermediate School, Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students), Ashland Middle School (694 students), and Reagan Elementary School (532 students). See the Ashland City district page for the complete list.
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