At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
553.5
L. T. Ball Intermediate School: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about L. T. Ball Intermediate School
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Tipp City. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tipp City Exempted Village. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.2%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking L. T. Ball Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.2%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tipp City Exempted Village
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
452 reported students
Tippecanoe Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
Tippecanoe High School
High · Grades 09–12
764 reported students
Public schools near L. T. Ball Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary School Elementary · Tipp City Exempted Village | KG–02 | 452 | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Elementary School Elementary · Troy City | 03–06 | 192 | 4.7 mi |
| Kyle Elementary School Elementary · Troy City | KG–02 | 193 | 4.8 mi |
| Heywood Elementary School Elementary · Troy City | KG–05 | 264 | 5.3 mi |
| Demmitt Elementary School Elementary · Vandalia-Butler City | KG–02 | 373 | 5.3 mi |
| Cookson Elementary School Elementary · Troy City | KG–05 | 318 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about L. T. Ball Intermediate School
What grades does L. T. Ball Intermediate School serve?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tipp City Exempted Village.
How many students attend L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 543 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is L. T. Ball Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tipp City Exempted Village attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of L. T. Ball Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is L. T. Ball Intermediate School in?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is part of Tipp City Exempted Village, based in Tipp City, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broadway Elementary School (0.8 mi), Forest Elementary School (4.7 mi), Kyle Elementary School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.