- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Kemp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kemp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438404300
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 422
- students enrolled
Kemp Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elementary School ranks #13 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Kemp Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 390438404300 · Dayton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Kemp Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kemp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- Stivers School
Stivers School for the Arts
837 students
- David H. Ponit
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
785 students
- Valerie Elemen
Valerie Elementary School
566 students
- Ruskin Element
Ruskin Elementary School
553 students
- This school 422
Kemp Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Kemp Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp Elementary School compares
Kemp Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$20,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.5%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Kemp Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton City reports $20,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp Elementary School
How many students attend Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kemp Elementary School is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kemp Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elementary School ranks #13 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Kemp Elementary School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.