- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kent, OH
Holden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441601084
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holden Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kent, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Holden Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390441601084 · Kent, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students)
Holden Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Holden 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
- Davey Elementa 437
Davey Elementary School
437 students
- Walls Elementa 355
Walls Elementary School
355 students
- Longcoy Elemen 280
Longcoy Elementary School
280 students
- This school 220
Holden Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Holden Elementary School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holden Elementary School compares
Holden Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Holden 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 Holden 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 | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walls Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Longcoy Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holden 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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Kent
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holden Elementary School
How many students attend Holden Elementary School?
Holden Elementary School has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kent, OH. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden Elementary School is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% 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 Holden Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Holden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holden Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Kent, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holden Elementary School?
Holden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Holden Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Holden Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent City?
Besides Holden Elementary School, Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students), Stanton Middle School (616 students), and Davey Elementary School (437 students). See the Kent City district page for the complete list.