- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wooster, OH
Kean Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kean Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003202029
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kean Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kean Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kean Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kean Elementary School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 391003202029 · Wooster, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 19.6:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wooster High School (1,182 students)
Kean Elementary School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kean Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wooster High S
Wooster High School
1,182 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
704 students
- Cornerstone El 347
Cornerstone Elementary School
347 students
- This school 313
Kean Elementary School
313 students
- Parkview Eleme 264
Parkview Elementary School
264 students
- Melrose Elemen 251
Melrose Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Kean Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kean Elementary School compares
Kean Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$15,952
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Kean Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wooster City reports $15,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kean Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kean Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Wooster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edgewood Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 19:1 students per teacher
Cornerstone Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Melrose Elementary School
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kean Elementary School
How many students attend Kean Elementary School?
Kean Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wooster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kean Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kean Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kean Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Kean Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kean Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kean Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kean Elementary School?
Kean Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Kean Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Kean Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Wooster, 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 Wooster on the city page.
What other schools are in Wooster City?
Besides Kean Elementary School, Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students), Edgewood Middle School (704 students), and Cornerstone Elementary School (347 students). See the Wooster City district page for the complete list.