- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Walls Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390441601087 · Kent, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 38.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Theodore Roosevelt High School (1,325 students)
Walls Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt High School
1,325 students
- Stanton Middle
Stanton Middle School
616 students
- Davey Elementa 437
Davey Elementary School
437 students
- This school 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 Walls Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walls Elementary School compares
Walls Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Kent City reports $17,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.