- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kettering, OH
Kettering Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kettering Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441801103
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettering Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettering Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Kettering Middle School shrank from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 390441801103 · Kettering, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
Kettering Middle School shrank from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kettering Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettering Middle School compares
Kettering Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Kettering Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettering Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Kettering
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kettering Middle School
How many students attend Kettering Middle School?
Kettering Middle School has 982 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,011 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettering Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettering Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Kettering Middle School?
35.3% of students at Kettering Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettering Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kettering Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettering Middle School?
Kettering Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettering Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 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.