Enrollment
485
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenton Elementary School
Kenton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 485 students.
At 17.3:1, 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.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northridge Elementary School (984 students): Kenton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 46.9:1).
Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students) and Fulton Elementary School (444 students) alongside Kenton 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 Kenton Elementary School compares
Kenton Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Kenton Elementary School.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~485 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kenton Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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