Enrollment
250
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinsman, OH
Badger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Badger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390501703863
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kinsman · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, OH.
School address
District: Joseph Badger Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501703863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badger Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badger Elementary School
Badger Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kinsman, Ohio, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kinsman's public schools, it stands alongside Badger High School (144 students): Badger Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Middle School (168 students) and Badger High School (144 students) alongside Badger Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Badger Elementary School compares
Badger Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Badger Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joseph Badger Local, which includes Badger Elementary School.
$14,155
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Badger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Kinsman
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Badger Elementary School
How many students attend Badger Elementary School?
Badger Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinsman, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Badger Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Badger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Badger Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Kinsman, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger Elementary School?
Badger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Badger Elementary School rank among public schools in Kinsman?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kinsman on the city page.
Is Badger Elementary School a good school?
Badger Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Joseph Badger Local?
Besides Badger Elementary School, Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Middle School (168 students) and Badger High School (144 students). See the Joseph Badger Local district page for the complete list.
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