Enrollment
801
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watkins Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watkins Intermediate School
Watkins Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Pataskala, Ohio, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #298.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 801 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Southwest Licking Local spends $10,609 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pataskala's elementary schools, it stands alongside Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students): Watkins Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 19.4:1).
Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students) and Watkins Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Watkins 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 Watkins Intermediate School compares
Watkins 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,609
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Licking Local, which includes Watkins Intermediate School.
$10,609
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 35.5%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~801 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Watkins Intermediate School a good school?
Watkins Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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