- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kettering, OH
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J F Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441801102
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J F Kennedy Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J F Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J F Kennedy Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390441801102 · Kettering, OH Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 16.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
J F Kennedy Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
J F Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
Kettering Middle School
982 students
- This school 602
J F Kennedy Elementary School
602 students
- Van Buren Midd 598
Van Buren Middle School
598 students
- Southdale Elem 530
Southdale Elementary School
530 students
- Indian Riffle 521
Indian Riffle Elementary School
521 students
What this shows J F Kennedy Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How J F Kennedy Elementary School compares
J F Kennedy 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, J F Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettering City School District reports $16,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J F Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J F Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Kettering
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dayton Regional Stem School
Standard public school
801 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Standard public school
521 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Beavertown Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Greenmont Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about J F Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend J F Kennedy Elementary School?
J F Kennedy Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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 J F Kennedy Elementary School?
36.7% of students at J F Kennedy 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 Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J F Kennedy Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J F Kennedy Elementary School?
J F Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 J F Kennedy Elementary School rank among schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kettering on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettering City School District?
Besides J F Kennedy Elementary School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and Van Buren Middle School (598 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.