Enrollment
452
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirtland, OH
Kirtland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390478703016
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirtland Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirtland Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirtland Elementary School
Kirtland Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kirtland, Ohio, enrolling 452 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Ohio average.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland High School (335 students) and Kirtland Middle School (262 students) alongside Kirtland 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 Kirtland Elementary School compares
Kirtland 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 79% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,825
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
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 91.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Kirtland Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirtland Local, which includes Kirtland Elementary School.
$13,825
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 15.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 Kirtland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~452 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kirtland Elementary School
How many students attend Kirtland Elementary School?
Kirtland Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirtland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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 Kirtland Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Kirtland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Kirtland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland Elementary School?
Kirtland Elementary 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 Kirtland Elementary School rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, 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 Kirtland on the city page.
Is Kirtland Elementary School a good school?
Kirtland Elementary 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 Kirtland Local?
Besides Kirtland Elementary School, Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland High School (335 students) and Kirtland Middle School (262 students). See the Kirtland Local district page for the complete list.
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