- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, OH
Kenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436300189
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH.
School address
District: Bowling Green City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390436300189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kenwood Elementary School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 390436300189 · Bowling Green, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (799 students)
Kenwood Elementary School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
799 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Middle School
589 students
- Conneaut Eleme
Conneaut Elementary School
414 students
- Crim Elementar
Crim Elementary School
344 students
- This school 293
Kenwood Elementary School
293 students
- Bowling Green 98
Bowling Green Preschool
98 students
What this shows Kenwood Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenwood Elementary School compares
Kenwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Kenwood Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green City School District reports $14,664 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crim Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Bowling Green
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, OH. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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?
36.1% of students at Kenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Elementary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green City School District?
Besides Kenwood Elementary School, Bowling Green City School District also operates Bowling Green High School (799 students), Bowling Green Middle School (589 students), and Conneaut Elementary School (414 students). See the Bowling Green City School District district page for the complete list.