- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Plains, OH
The Plains Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for The Plains Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435200102
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Plains Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 500
- students enrolled
The Plains Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
The Plains Intermediate School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390435200102 · The Plains, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 18.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (685 students)
The Plains Intermediate School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
The Plains Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
685 students
- This school
The Plains Intermediate School
500 students
- Morrison Gordo
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
393 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
360 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
329 students
What this shows The Plains Intermediate School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Plains Intermediate School compares
The Plains 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, The Plains Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Plains Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrison Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Plains Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Plains Intermediate School
How many students attend The Plains Intermediate School?
The Plains Intermediate School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Plains, OH. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Plains Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Plains Intermediate School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Plains Intermediate School?
41.8% of students at The Plains Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Plains Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at The Plains Intermediate School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in The Plains, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Plains Intermediate School?
The Plains Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides The Plains Intermediate School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (685 students), Morrison Gordon Elementary School (393 students), and Athens Middle School (360 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.