Enrollment
650
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitehall, OH
Kae Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kae Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390450701980
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kae Avenue Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 650
- students enrolled
Kae Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kae Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, OH.
School address
District: Whitehall City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450701980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kae Avenue Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kae Avenue Elementary School
Kae Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Whitehall, Ohio, enrolling 650 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Kae Avenue Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Ohio schools and 30% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Whitehall City also operates Whitehall Yearling High School (993 students) and Rosemore Middle School (816 students) alongside Kae Avenue 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 Kae Avenue Elementary School compares
Kae Avenue 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 16.3%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Kae Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall City, which includes Kae Avenue Elementary School.
$13,561
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 53.3%
Federal 22.0%
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 Kae Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Yearling High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Etna Road Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kae Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~650 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kae Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Kae Avenue Elementary School?
Kae Avenue Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitehall, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kae Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kae Avenue Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kae Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kae Avenue Elementary School is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Whitehall, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kae Avenue Elementary School?
Kae Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kae Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Kae Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
Is Kae Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Kae Avenue Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Whitehall City?
Besides Kae Avenue Elementary School, Whitehall City also operates Whitehall Yearling High School (993 students), Rosemore Middle School (816 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (508 students). See the Whitehall City district page for the complete list.
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