- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OH
Kenton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448101689
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenton Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 485
- students enrolled
Kenton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448101689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kenton Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390448101689 · Springfield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,606 students)
Kenton Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kenton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,606 students
- This school 485
Kenton Elementary School
485 students
- Fulton Element 444
Fulton Elementary School
444 students
- Mann Elementar 438
Mann Elementary School
438 students
- Warder Park-Wa 425
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
425 students
- Snowhill Eleme 420
Snowhill Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Kenton Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenton Elementary School compares
Kenton Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$16,018
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 32.6%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Kenton Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield City School District reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowhill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 46.9:1 students per teacher
Fulton Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Snowhill Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenton Elementary School
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenton Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenton Elementary School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Kenton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield City School District?
Besides Kenton Elementary School, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Fulton Elementary School (444 students), and Mann Elementary School (438 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.