Enrollment
650
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390450701980
Kae Avenue Elementary School — Whitehall, OH
Federal NCES profile for Kae Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Whitehall City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kae Avenue Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kae Avenue Elementary School reports 650 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Whitehall City spends $14,883 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 22.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kae Avenue Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,883
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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
Enrollment 650 Top 82% in Ohio — larger than 18% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390450701980
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall City, which includes Kae Avenue Elementary School.
$14,883
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other 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 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Whitehall, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kae Avenue Elementary School?
Kae Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.