Enrollment
643
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Strongsville, OH
Kinsner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kinsner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448401333
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinsner Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinsner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinsner Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinsner Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kinsner Elementary School
Kinsner Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Strongsville, Ohio, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 519 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Strongsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Muraski Elementary School (522 students): Kinsner Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19.3:1).
Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students) and Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students) alongside Kinsner Elementary 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 Kinsner Elementary School compares
Kinsner Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 79.9%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Kinsner Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strongsville City, which includes Kinsner Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Kinsner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strongsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muraski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinsner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Strongsville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Muraski Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Surrarrer Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strongsville Academy
Standard public school
65 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~643 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kinsner Elementary School
How many students attend Kinsner Elementary School?
Kinsner Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Strongsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinsner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinsner Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinsner Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Kinsner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinsner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kinsner Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinsner Elementary School?
Kinsner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Kinsner Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinsner Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, 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 Strongsville on the city page.
Is Kinsner Elementary School a good school?
Kinsner Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. 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 Strongsville City?
Besides Kinsner Elementary School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students), Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students), and Muraski Elementary School (522 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.
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