Enrollment
398
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, NE
Kenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317239001107
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenwood Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenwood Elementary School
Kenwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kearney, Nebraska, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 398 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Kearney Public Schools spends $11,003 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students) and Horizon Middle School (648 students) alongside Kenwood 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 Kenwood Elementary School compares
Kenwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 4% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Kenwood Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearney Public Schools, which includes Kenwood Elementary School.
$11,003
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 22.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Kenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenwood Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Kenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kenwood Elementary School rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
Is Kenwood Elementary School a good school?
Kenwood Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska 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 Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Kenwood Elementary School, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Sunrise Middle School (536 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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