Enrollment
437
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, OH
Davey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441601081
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davey Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Davey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davey Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kent, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davey Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davey Elementary School
Davey Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent, Ohio, enrolling 437 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Davey Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Ohio schools and 50% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 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.
Among 676 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #57, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kent's public schools, it stands alongside Stanton Middle School (616 students): Davey Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students) and Stanton Middle School (616 students) alongside Davey 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 Davey Elementary School compares
Davey 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 50% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,577
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 65.0%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Davey 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 Kent City, which includes Davey Elementary School.
$15,577
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 Davey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Stanton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Walls Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Longcoy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Kent
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 (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Davey Elementary School
How many students attend Davey Elementary School?
Davey Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davey Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 50% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 42% lower 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 Davey Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Davey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Davey Elementary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Kent, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davey Elementary School?
Davey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Davey Elementary School rank among public schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Davey Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kent, 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 Kent on the city page.
Is Davey Elementary School a good school?
Davey Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Kent City?
Besides Davey Elementary School, Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students), Stanton Middle School (616 students), and Walls Elementary School (355 students). See the Kent City district page for the complete list.
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