Enrollment
772
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenston Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenston Middle School
Kenston Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, enrolling 772 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Chagrin Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Chagrin Falls Middle School (224 students): Kenston Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 13.2:1).
Kenston Local also operates Kenston High School (970 students) and Timmons Elementary School (782 students) alongside Kenston Middle 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 Kenston Middle School compares
Kenston Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenston Local, which includes Kenston Middle School.
$16,056
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.6%
State 17.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kenston Middle School a good school?
Kenston Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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