Enrollment
384
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, NY
Kent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360657000440
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carmel, NY.
School address
District: Carmel Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360657000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent Elementary School
Kent Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carmel, New York, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #510.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carmel Central School District spends $31,958 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Carmel Central School District also operates Carmel High School (1,299 students) and George Fischer Middle School (1,138 students) alongside Kent 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 Kent Elementary School compares
Kent Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$31,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Kent Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmel Central School District, which includes Kent Elementary School.
$31,958
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 26.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 Kent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Fischer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthew Paterson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kent Elementary School
How many students attend Kent Elementary School?
Kent Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Kent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kent Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Carmel, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Elementary School?
Kent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carmel, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmel on the city page.
Is Kent Elementary School a good school?
Kent Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York 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 Carmel Central School District?
Besides Kent Elementary School, Carmel Central School District also operates Carmel High School (1,299 students), George Fischer Middle School (1,138 students), and Matthew Paterson Elementary School (464 students). See the Carmel Central School District district page for the complete list.
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