Enrollment
982
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kettering Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kettering Middle School
Kettering Middle School is a large middle school in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling 982 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 982 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 266 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 982 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kettering's middle schools, it stands alongside Van Buren Middle School (598 students): Kettering Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students) and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students) alongside Kettering Middle 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 Middle School compares
Kettering Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettering City School District, which includes Kettering Middle 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 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
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 middle schools in Kettering
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kettering Middle School a good school?
Kettering Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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