- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441801104
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Kettering Fairmont High School held near 2,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.9 → 136.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 390441801104 · Kettering, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,445 enr · 19.1:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Middle School (982 students)
Kettering Fairmont High School held near 2,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.9 → 136.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kettering Fairmont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
Kettering Middle School
982 students
- J F Kennedy El 602
J F Kennedy Elementary School
602 students
- Van Buren Midd 598
Van Buren Middle School
598 students
- Southdale Elem 530
Southdale Elementary School
530 students
- Indian Riffle 521
Indian Riffle Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Kettering Fairmont High School reports 2,445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettering Fairmont High School compares
Kettering Fairmont High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Kettering City School District reports $16,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,486 (2022-23) → 2,525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.