- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Davey Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390441601081 · Kent, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 9.1:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students)
Davey Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Davey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt High School
1,325 students
- Stanton Middle
Stanton Middle School
616 students
- This school 437
Davey Elementary School
437 students
- Walls Elementa 355
Walls Elementary School
355 students
- Longcoy Elemen 280
Longcoy Elementary School
280 students
- Holden Element 220
Holden Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Davey Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davey Elementary School compares
Davey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Kent City reports $17,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.