How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 13,787 | 9,357 |
| Number of Schools | 50 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,565 | $14,957 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.6% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 50.9% |
| Local Revenue | 32.7% | 34.0% |
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Federal State Local
Kentwood Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.3% | 23.1% |
| African American | 32.0% | 34.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.3% | 19.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.4% | 62.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 349:1 | 1467.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.0% | 33.3% |
School Types
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 44
Kentwood Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.