Enrollment
453
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
West Carrollton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for West Carrollton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450501964
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carrollton Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carrollton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Intermediate School ranks #7 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Carrollton Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Carrollton Intermediate School
West Carrollton Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.3% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): West Carrollton Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students) and West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students) alongside West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton Intermediate School compares
West Carrollton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 55.2%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton City, which includes West Carrollton Intermediate School.
$15,699
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 West Carrollton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Schnell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry Russell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carrollton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 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 (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Carrollton Intermediate School
How many students attend West Carrollton Intermediate School?
West Carrollton Intermediate School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Intermediate School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Carrollton Intermediate School?
50.3% of students at West Carrollton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carrollton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at West Carrollton Intermediate School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carrollton Intermediate School?
West Carrollton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Carrollton Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Intermediate School ranks #7 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
Is West Carrollton Intermediate School a good school?
West Carrollton Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 West Carrollton City?
Besides West Carrollton Intermediate School, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students), West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students), and Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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