- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kent Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360657000440 · Carmel, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (1,299 students)
Kent Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kent Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High Sc
Carmel High School
1,299 students
- George Fischer
George Fischer Middle School
1,138 students
- Matthew Paters 464
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
464 students
- This school 384
Kent Elementary School
384 students
- Kent Primary S 366
Kent Primary School
366 students
What this shows Kent Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Elementary School compares
Kent Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$33,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Carmel Central School District reports $33,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,138
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~384 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.