Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenton, OH
Kenton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391002501092
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenton Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kenton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenton Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenton Middle School
Kenton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kenton, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 42% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #252.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kenton City also operates Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students) and Kenton High School (544 students) alongside Kenton Middle 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 Middle School compares
Kenton Middle 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Kenton Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenton Middle School
How many students attend Kenton Middle School?
Kenton Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenton Middle School is 25.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenton Middle School?
41.6% of students at Kenton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenton Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Kenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenton Middle School?
Kenton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenton Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Kenton Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Kenton City?
Besides Kenton Middle School, Kenton City also operates Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students) and Kenton High School (544 students). See the Kenton City district page for the complete list.
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