Enrollment
380
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kettering, OH
Beavertown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beavertown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441801097
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beavertown Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beavertown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beavertown Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beavertown Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beavertown Elementary School
Beavertown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling 380 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kettering's public schools, it stands alongside Dayton Regional Stem School (801 students): Beavertown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students) and Kettering Middle School (982 students) alongside Beavertown 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 Beavertown Elementary School compares
Beavertown 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 70.0%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Beavertown Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettering City School District, which includes Beavertown Elementary School.
$15,725
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 21.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 Beavertown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beavertown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kettering
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dayton Regional Stem School
Standard public school
801 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Standard public school
521 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Greenmont Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beavertown Elementary School
How many students attend Beavertown Elementary School?
Beavertown Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kettering, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beavertown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beavertown Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beavertown Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Beavertown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beavertown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beavertown Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beavertown Elementary School?
Beavertown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Beavertown Elementary School rank among schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Beavertown Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kettering on the city page.
Is Beavertown Elementary School a good school?
Beavertown Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Kettering City School District?
Besides Beavertown Elementary School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.
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