Enrollment
313
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kean Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kean Elementary School
Kean Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #265.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wooster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Middle School (704 students): Kean Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 19:1).
Wooster City also operates Wooster High School (1,182 students) and Edgewood Middle School (704 students) alongside Kean 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 Kean Elementary School compares
Kean 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,957
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wooster City, which includes Kean Elementary School.
$13,957
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 27.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~313 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Kean Elementary School's federal record.
- Compare Kean Elementary School against another school. Compare schools
- Wooster City's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kean Elementary School a good school?
Kean Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.