- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenton, OH
Kenton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002501090
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kenton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
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 #2 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kenton Elementary School held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 391002501090 · Kenton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 17.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenton High School (544 students)
Kenton Elementary School held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.0 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
- This school
Kenton Elementary School
1,022 students
- Kenton High Sc
Kenton High School
544 students
- Kenton Middle 285
Kenton Middle School
285 students
What this shows Kenton Elementary School reports 1,022 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1022 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Kenton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton City reports $13,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kenton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,022 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenton Elementary School
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenton Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Kenton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenton Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Kenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 public schools in Kenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenton City?
Besides Kenton Elementary School, Kenton City also operates Kenton High School (544 students) and Kenton Middle School (285 students). See the Kenton City district page for the complete list.