Serving 543 students in grades 3-5, 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 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: L. T. Ball Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tipp City, OH, covering approximately 28.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 5.9 miles from the school.
- 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 543 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
L. T. Ball Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. T. Ball Intermediate School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #232 out of 3,181 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, Hook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
543 students attend L. T. Ball Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of L. T. Ball Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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