Columbus Intermediate School

Summary:

Columbus Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving 338 students in grades 3-5 in Bedford, Ohio, which is part of the Bedford City School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Ohio elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

While Columbus Intermediate School struggles overall, the school performs better for its African American and Hispanic student populations compared to the overall school ranking. However, the school still faces significant challenges, including low test scores, especially in mathematics, and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.9% in 2019-2020 to 33.1% in 2022-2023. These issues are not unique to Columbus Intermediate School, as nearby schools in the Bedford City School District, such as Carylwood Intermediate School and Glendale Primary School, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance.

When comparing Columbus Intermediate School to schools in the Warrensville Heights City and Maple Heights City school districts, the academic performance is generally lower. These nearby districts also have higher percentages of African American and low-income students, indicating that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes of these schools. Addressing the systemic issues within the Bedford City School District and the broader socioeconomic factors impacting the community may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Columbus Intermediate School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 23600 Columbus Rd
       Bedford, OH  44146-2954


(440) 786-3322

District: Bedford City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1069th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,441 Help


Students who attend Columbus Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Heskett Middle School
High:    Bedford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.6%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbus Intermediate School ranks worse than 67.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.6%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Intermediate School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the Bedford City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Intermediate School is $16,441. 2 elementary schools in the Bedford City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Intermediate School 1069th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Columbus Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Bedford City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford City 613th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.18 1059th 1471 28.0%
2005 25.57 1251st 1501 16.7%
2006 17.55 1324th 1504 12.0%
2007 24.95 1349th 1609 16.2%
2008 28.62 1271st 1582 19.7%
2009 25.37 1317th 1610 18.2%
2010 34.35 1275th 1662 23.3%
2011 23.30 1388th 1686 17.7%
2012 40.03 1242nd 1709 27.3%
2013 34.04 1289th 1701 24.2%
2014 44.11 1157th 1687 31.4%
2015 49.16 1041st 1684 38.2%
2016 38.73 1136th 1678 32.3%
2017 37.27 1158th 1651 29.9%
2018 34.93 1175th 1636 28.2%
2019 31.43 1234th 1676 26.4%
2021 17.72 1255th 1610 22.0%
2022 30.61 1139th 1588 28.3%
2023 26.91 1182nd 1596 25.9%
2024 36.60 1069th 1577 32.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.84 162nd 183 11.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.74 806th 856 5.8%
2024 24.79 709th 900 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 986th 1465 32.7%
2019 38.34 1034th 1465 29.4%
2021 19.24 1104th 1404 21.4%
2022 41.71 885th 1419 37.6%
2023 30.61 1063rd 1447 26.5%
2024 33.35 1061st 1484 28.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 1103rd 1518 27.3%
2019 31.57 1116th 1502 25.7%
2021 17.09 1158th 1467 21.1%
2022 28.43 1086th 1488 27.0%
2023 23.54 1139th 1483 23.2%
2024 24.51 1123rd 1466 23.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.15 804th 1021 21.3%
2019 31.22 689th 956 27.9%
2021 17.24 713th 765 6.8%
2022 32.71 558th 824 32.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 723rd 759 4.7%
2019 38.98 97th 126 23.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.95 1151st 1536 25.1%
2019 27.52 1184th 1535 22.9%
2021 13.64 1218th 1499 18.7%
2022 26.68 1115th 1518 26.5%
2023 24.47 1144th 1498 23.6%
2024 26.98 1125th 1485 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.44 158th 598 73.6%
2019 61.29 191st 605 68.4%
2021 40.70 258th 533 51.6%
2022 60.70 180th 601 70.0%
2023 56.68 207th 610 66.1%
2024 60.71 187th 603 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.59 87th 234 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Columbus Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 205 213 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 205 223 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 205 223 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 190 273 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 164 277 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 132 350 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 131 341 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 134 376 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 105 352 4 10 1 n/a n/a 29 501
2003 105 352 4 10 1 n/a n/a 29 501
2004 78 377 2 4 0 n/a n/a 24 485
2005 61 357 6 6 0 n/a n/a 30 460
2006 53 345 5 1 0 n/a n/a 29 433
2007 55 350 4 3 0 n/a n/a 26 438
2008 52 341 3 4 0 n/a n/a 25 425
2009 39 347 2 5 0 n/a n/a 23 416
2010 29 339 1 5 0 n/a n/a 20 394
2011 23 330 3 9 0 0 17 0 382
2012 33 313 2 15 0 0 12 0 375
2013 26 314 1 16 0 0 17 0 374
2014 27 312 0 13 0 0 18 0 370
2015 29 329 0 17 0 0 18 0 393
2016 32 311 2 21 0 0 14 0 380
2017 31 314 2 26 0 0 16 0 389
2018 28 312 0 26 0 0 18 0 384
2019 24 309 0 25 0 0 21 0 379
2020 17 312 1 19 0 0 24 0 373
2021 16 273 1 26 0 1 18 0 335
2022 22 267 0 23 0 0 25 0 337
2023 20 267 0 23 0 0 28 0 338
2024 19 274 0 36 0 0 24 0 353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 431 27.8 15.5 23
1995 436 27.8 15.7 30.5
1996 436 27.8 15.7 30.5
1997 471 29.0 16.2 26.8
1998 450 29.0 15.5 26.7
1999 494 31.0 15.9 34.4
2000 486 29.0 16.8 38.5
2001 524 30.0 17.5 43.9
2002 501 31.0 16.2 48.9
2003 501 31.0 16.2 48.9
2004 485 28.0 17.3 56
2005 460 29.0 15.9 61.2
2006 433 25.0 17.3 59.4
2007 438 29.0 15.1 55.3
2008 425 26.0 16.3 n/a
2009 416 26.0 16.0 70.2
2010 394 26.5 14.8 76.2
2011 382 26.0 14.6 75.9
2012 375 24.0 15.6 73.6
2013 374 24.0 15.5 74.9
2014 370 26.7 13.8 78.1
2015 393 n/a n/a 77.6
2016 380 29.0 13.1 72.1
2017 389 27.0 14.4 80.2
2018 384 27.0 14.2 80.7
2019 379 19.5 19.4 77
2020 373 21.5 17.3 71.3
2021 335 21.0 15.9 n/a
2022 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
2023 338 25.0 13.5 74.9
2024 353 24.5 14.4 89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 431 27.8 15.5 23
1995 436 27.8 15.7 30.5
1996 436 27.8 15.7 30.5
1997 471 29.0 16.2 26.8
1998 450 29.0 15.5 26.7
1999 494 31.0 15.9 34.4
2000 486 29.0 16.8 38.5
2001 524 30.0 17.5 43.9
2002 501 31.0 16.2 48.9
2003 501 31.0 16.2 48.9
2004 485 28.0 17.3 56
2005 460 29.0 15.9 61.2
2006 433 25.0 17.3 59.4
2007 438 29.0 15.1 55.3
2008 425 26.0 16.3 n/a
2009 416 26.0 16.0 70.2
2010 394 26.5 14.8 76.2
2011 382 26.0 14.6 75.9
2012 375 24.0 15.6 73.6
2013 374 24.0 15.5 74.9
2014 370 26.7 13.8 78.1
2015 393 n/a n/a 77.6
2016 380 29.0 13.1 72.1
2017 389 27.0 14.4 80.2
2018 384 27.0 14.2 80.7
2019 379 19.5 19.4 77
2020 373 21.5 17.3 71.3
2021 335 21.0 15.9 n/a
2022 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
2023 338 25.0 13.5 74.9
2024 353 24.5 14.4 89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,924
2022 $14,755
2023 $16,142
2024 $16,441

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1234th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1182nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Intermediate School)50.545.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford City)52.346.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Intermediate School)49.528.6
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford City)50.536.4
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Columbus Intermediate School)71.361.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Bedford City)55.843.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Intermediate School)41.227.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford City)39.923.9
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Intermediate School)57.449
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford City)56.940.8
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379338
 10.8%
African American309267
 13.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White2420
 16.7%
Two or More Races2128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%74.9%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Intermediate School

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Columbus Intermediate School.

Students at Columbus Intermediate School are 78% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% White.

Columbus Intermediate School ranks 1069th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Columbus Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heskett Middle School
High : Bedford High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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