- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kettering, OH
Prass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441801109
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prass Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prass Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prass Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Prass Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390441801109 · Kettering, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 17.5:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
Prass Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Prass Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
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
- This school 420
Prass Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Prass Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prass Elementary School compares
Prass Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Prass Elementary 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 Prass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Kettering
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prass Elementary School
How many students attend Prass Elementary School?
Prass Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prass Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Prass Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Prass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prass Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prass Elementary School?
Prass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Prass Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Prass Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kettering on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettering City School District?
Besides Prass Elementary School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.