- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Kilgour School
Federal NCES profile for Kilgour School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437500339
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilgour School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #24 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilgour School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgour School ranks #24 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Kilgour School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390437500339 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 20.6:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Kilgour School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Kilgour School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- This school 577
Kilgour School
577 students
What this shows Kilgour School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilgour School compares
Kilgour 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Kilgour School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilgour School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilgour School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kilgour School
How many students attend Kilgour School?
Kilgour School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilgour School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilgour School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kilgour School?
10.4% of students at Kilgour School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilgour School?
The largest demographic group at Kilgour School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilgour School?
Kilgour School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kilgour School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgour School ranks #24 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Kilgour School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.