Enrollment
220
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holden Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holden Elementary School
Holden Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kent, Ohio, enrolling 220 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Holden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Ohio schools and 40% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 50.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kent's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brimfield Elementary School (529 students): Holden 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 Holden 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 Holden Elementary School compares
Holden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City, which includes Holden 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 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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~220 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holden Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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