- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pataskala, OH
Watkins Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480403094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480403094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Watkins Intermediate School grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 390480403094 · Pataskala, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 25:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students)
Watkins Intermediate School grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Watkins Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watkins Memori
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- Watkins Middle
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- This school
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- Etna Elementar 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- Pataskala Elem 457
Pataskala Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Watkins Intermediate School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Intermediate School compares
Watkins Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,739
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 801 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Asian 17.4%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Watkins Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pataskala Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pataskala
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
836 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Licking Heights North Elementary School
Standard public school
745 students 41.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pataskala Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Intermediate School
How many students attend Watkins Intermediate School?
Watkins Intermediate School has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Intermediate School is 25:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watkins Intermediate School?
26.6% of students at Watkins Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Intermediate School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Intermediate School?
Watkins Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Watkins Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, 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 Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Watkins Intermediate School, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students), Watkins Middle School (1,147 students), and Etna Elementary (511 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.