Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kent, OH
Walls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walls 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 390441601087
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walls Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 355
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Walls Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kent, OH.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+23% vs state
What stands out at Walls Elementary School
Walls Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kent, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 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 583 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kent's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brimfield Elementary School (529 students): Walls Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students) and Stanton Middle School (616 students) alongside Walls 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 Walls Elementary School compares
Walls Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 69.3%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Walls Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City, which includes Walls Elementary School.
$15,577
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 Walls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Stanton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Davey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Longcoy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Walls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Kent
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walls Elementary School
How many students attend Walls Elementary School?
Walls Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kent, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walls Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Walls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walls Elementary School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Kent, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walls Elementary School?
Walls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walls Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Walls Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kent on the city page.
Is Walls Elementary School a good school?
Walls Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Kent City?
Besides Walls Elementary School, Kent City also operates Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students), Stanton Middle School (616 students), and Davey Elementary School (437 students). See the Kent City district page for the complete list.
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