Kenton City

Kenton, Ohio — 3 schools

1,836
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,402
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kenton City operates 3 public schools serving 1,836 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,851 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hardin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,402 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.0% local, 40.6% state, and 16.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,221 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #526 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 526.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.8% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Kenton Elementary School accounts for 55.2% of all Kenton City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Kenton City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Kenton City school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Kenton City school enrollment ranges from 285 students (lowest) to 1,022 students (highest), a spread of 737 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Kenton City student-counselor ratio is 526:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Kenton City chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Kenton City is typically wider than the Kenton City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.4%
Federal
40.6%
State
43.0%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
526 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hardin County county, where this district is located.

$806
Studio/mo
$811
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,230
3 BR/mo
$1,373
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,221
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Kenton City.

White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

526.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Kenton City

School Enrollment
Kenton Elementary School
1,022
Kenton High School
544
Kenton Middle School
285

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kenton City?

Kenton City has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,836 students.

How much does Kenton City spend per student?

Kenton City spends $14,402 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #526 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Kenton City?

The average teacher salary in Kenton City is $73,221 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Kenton City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hardin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Kenton City?

Kenton City students are 88.8% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kenton City?

Kenton City has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #526 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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