- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, OH
Stanton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441602601
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Kent, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Stanton Middle School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390441602601 · Kent, OH Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 40.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students)
Stanton Middle School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Stanton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt High School
1,325 students
- This school
Stanton Middle School
616 students
- Davey Elementa 437
Davey Elementary School
437 students
- Walls Elementa 355
Walls Elementary School
355 students
- Longcoy Elemen 280
Longcoy Elementary School
280 students
- Holden Element 220
Holden Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Stanton Middle School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Middle School compares
Stanton Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Stanton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent City reports $17,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Walls Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Longcoy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Kent
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Middle School
How many students attend Stanton Middle School?
Stanton Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, OH. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanton Middle School?
40.5% of students at Stanton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Middle School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Kent, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Middle School?
Stanton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stanton Middle School rank among public schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Kent, 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 Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent City?
Besides Stanton Middle School, Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students), Davey Elementary School (437 students), and Walls Elementary School (355 students). See the Kent City district page for the complete list.