Enrollment
1,022
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% 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 large combined-grade school in Kenton, Ohio, enrolling 1,022 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1022 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kenton's public schools, it stands alongside Hardin Community School (29 students): Kenton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 29:1).
Kenton City also operates Kenton High School (544 students) and Kenton Middle School (285 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 |
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenton City, which includes Kenton Elementary School.
$13,337
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 40.6%
Federal 16.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kenton on the city page.
Is Kenton Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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