- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Taft Intermediate School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390435000080 · Ashland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 27.1:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (910 students)
Taft Intermediate School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Taft Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
910 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
694 students
- Reagan Element
Reagan Elementary School
532 students
- This school
Taft Intermediate School
460 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Taft Intermediate School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Intermediate School compares
Taft 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,055
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 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.
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
District finance for Ashland City reports $12,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.