Enrollment
2,445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kettering, OH
Kettering Fairmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Kettering Fairmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441801104
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettering Fairmont High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettering Fairmont High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Fairmont High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kettering Fairmont High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering Fairmont High School is a large high school in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling 2,445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Middle School (982 students) and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students) alongside Kettering Fairmont High 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 Kettering Fairmont High School compares
Kettering Fairmont High 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,445
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 75.6%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Kettering Fairmont High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettering City School District, which includes Kettering Fairmont High School.
$15,725
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 21.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 Kettering Fairmont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettering Fairmont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~2,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kettering Fairmont High School
How many students attend Kettering Fairmont High School?
Kettering Fairmont High School has 2,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kettering, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettering Fairmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettering Fairmont High School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettering Fairmont High School?
27.0% of students at Kettering Fairmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettering Fairmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Kettering Fairmont High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettering Fairmont High School?
Kettering Fairmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kettering Fairmont High School rank among public schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Fairmont High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Kettering, 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 Kettering on the city page.
Is Kettering Fairmont High School a good school?
Kettering Fairmont High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Kettering City School District?
Besides Kettering Fairmont High School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Middle School (982 students), J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students), and Van Buren Middle School (598 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.
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