Enrollment
807
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kings Mills, OH
J F Burns Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J F Burns Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390504303942
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J F Burns Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kings Mills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J F Burns Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J F Burns Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kings Mills, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J F Burns Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at J F Burns Elementary School
J F Burns Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Kings Mills, Ohio, enrolling 807 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 807 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 426 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 807 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kings Mills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Columbia Intermediate School (809 students): J F Burns Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 24.5:1).
Kings Local also operates Kings High School (1,457 students) and Columbia Intermediate School (809 students) alongside J F Burns 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 J F Burns Elementary School compares
J F Burns 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 64.7%
Asian 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, J F Burns Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kings Local, which includes J F Burns Elementary School.
$12,856
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 22.8%
Federal 7.8%
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 J F Burns Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kings Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J F Burns Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Kings Mills
2 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 (~807 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J F Burns Elementary School
How many students attend J F Burns Elementary School?
J F Burns Elementary School has 807 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kings Mills, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Burns Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Burns Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J F Burns Elementary School?
12.1% of students at J F Burns Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J F Burns Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J F Burns Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Kings Mills, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J F Burns Elementary School?
J F Burns Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 J F Burns Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, J F Burns Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kings Mills, 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 Kings Mills on the city page.
Is J F Burns Elementary School a good school?
J F Burns Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Kings Local?
Besides J F Burns Elementary School, Kings Local also operates Kings High School (1,457 students), Columbia Intermediate School (809 students), and Kings Junior High School (730 students). See the Kings Local district page for the complete list.
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