Enrollment
602
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J F Kennedy Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at J F Kennedy Elementary School
J F Kennedy Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling 602 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 634 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kettering's public schools, it stands alongside Dayton Regional Stem School (801 students): J F Kennedy Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.5:1).
Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students) and Kettering Middle School (982 students) alongside J F Kennedy 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 Kennedy Elementary School compares
J F Kennedy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,725
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettering City School District, which includes J F Kennedy Elementary School.
$15,725
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 21.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~602 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J F Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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