Serving 361 students in grades 4-5, L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L. T. Ball Intermediate School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. T. Ball Intermediate School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. T. Ball Intermediate School's ranking?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is ranked #246 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are L. T. Ball Intermediate School often compared to?
L. T. Ball Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
361 students attend L. T. Ball Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of L. T. Ball Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. T. Ball Intermediate School?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does L. T. Ball Intermediate School offer ?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is L. T. Ball Intermediate School part of?
L. T. Ball Intermediate School is part of Tipp City Exempted Village School District.
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