- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chagrin Falls, OH
Kenston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390471902798
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenston Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Chagrin Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenston Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenston Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Chagrin Falls, OH.
School address
District: Kenston Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390471902798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Kenston Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390471902798 · Chagrin Falls, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 17.5:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenston High School (970 students)
Kenston Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kenston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenston High S
Kenston High School
970 students
- Timmons Elemen
Timmons Elementary School
782 students
- This school
Kenston Middle School
772 students
- Kenston Interm 375
Kenston Intermediate School
375 students
What this shows Kenston Middle School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenston Middle School compares
Kenston Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 77% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,228
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Kenston Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenston Local reports $16,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timmons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenston Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Chagrin Falls
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenston Middle School
How many students attend Kenston Middle School?
Kenston Middle School has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chagrin Falls, OH. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenston Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenston Middle School?
7.3% of students at Kenston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenston Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Chagrin Falls, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenston Middle School?
Kenston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Kenston Middle School rank among public schools in Chagrin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenston Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Chagrin Falls, 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 Chagrin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenston Local?
Besides Kenston Middle School, Kenston Local also operates Kenston High School (970 students), Timmons Elementary School (782 students), and Kenston Intermediate School (375 students). See the Kenston Local district page for the complete list.