- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Kenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001349
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kenwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120138001349 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Kenwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 471
Kenwood Elementary School
471 students
What this shows Kenwood Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenwood Elementary School compares
Kenwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 11.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Kenwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower 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 Kenwood Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Kenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kenwood Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Kenwood Elementary School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.