- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, OH
Walter Kidder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Kidder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390436600210
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Kidder Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Kidder Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Kidder Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, OH.
School address
District: Brunswick City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436600210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Walter Kidder Elementary School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 390436600210 · Brunswick, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,910 students)
Walter Kidder Elementary School shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walter Kidder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,910 students
- Brunswick Midd
Brunswick Middle School
1,375 students
- Huntington Ele 508
Huntington Elementary School
508 students
- This school 480
Walter Kidder Elementary School
480 students
- Applewood Elem 475
Applewood Elementary School
475 students
- Crestview Elem 430
Crestview Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Walter Kidder Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Kidder Elementary School compares
Walter Kidder 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Walter Kidder Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Brunswick City reports $13,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Kidder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brunswick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Applewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Kidder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Kidder Elementary School
How many students attend Walter Kidder Elementary School?
Walter Kidder Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Kidder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Kidder Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower 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 Walter Kidder Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Walter Kidder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Kidder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Kidder Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brunswick, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Kidder Elementary School?
Walter Kidder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Walter Kidder Elementary School rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Kidder Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Brunswick City?
Besides Walter Kidder Elementary School, Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students), Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students), and Huntington Elementary School (508 students). See the Brunswick City district page for the complete list.