- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kenton Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 391002501092 · Kenton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 25.9:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students)
Kenton Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kenton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenton Element
Kenton Elementary School
1,022 students
- Kenton High Sc
Kenton High School
544 students
- This school 285
Kenton Middle School
285 students
What this shows Kenton Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenton Middle School compares
Kenton Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,569
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 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.
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
District finance for Kenton City reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.