Kent City School District

321 N Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240-2514
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kent City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,233 students in Kent City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Kent City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
3,233 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kent City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#381 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
54%
61%
60%
73%
63%
88%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
67%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,877 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,398 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,877
$17,379
Spending / Student
$17,398
$17,327

Best Kent City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walls Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Doramor St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Mantua St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Longcoy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kent City School District?
Kent City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,233 students.
What is the rank of Kent City School District?
Kent City School District is ranked #376 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City School District?
67% of Kent City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kent City School District?
Kent City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Kent City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,398 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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