Enrollment
494
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Central Kelloggsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Kelloggsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262016005695
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Kelloggsville Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #23 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Kelloggsville Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kelloggsville Elementary ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kelloggsville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262016005695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Kelloggsville Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Kelloggsville Elementary
Central Kelloggsville Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 414 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #314, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside River City Scholars Charter Academy (286 students): Central Kelloggsville Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 10.2:1).
Kelloggsville Public Schools also operates Kelloggsville High School (595 students) and Kelloggsville Middle School (475 students) alongside Central Kelloggsville Elementary.
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 Central Kelloggsville Elementary compares
Central Kelloggsville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 33.4%
White 12.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Central Kelloggsville Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelloggsville Public Schools, which includes Central Kelloggsville Elementary.
$14,301
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 55.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 Central Kelloggsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelloggsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Kelloggsville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Kelloggsville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 54th Street Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Kelloggsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Kelloggsville Elementary
How many students attend Central Kelloggsville Elementary?
Central Kelloggsville Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Kelloggsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Kelloggsville Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Kelloggsville Elementary?
80.3% of students at Central Kelloggsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Kelloggsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Kelloggsville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Kelloggsville Elementary?
Central Kelloggsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Kelloggsville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Kelloggsville Elementary ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Central Kelloggsville Elementary a good school?
Central Kelloggsville Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Kelloggsville Public Schools?
Besides Central Kelloggsville Elementary, Kelloggsville Public Schools also operates Kelloggsville High School (595 students), Kelloggsville Middle School (475 students), and Southeast Kelloggsville School (287 students). See the Kelloggsville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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