How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Explorer Elementary | Pinewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CALEDONIA, MI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 556 | 842 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.6% | 56.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Explorer Elementary | Pinewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,672 | $16,672 |
| District | Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Explorer Elementary | Pinewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| African American | 27.2% | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Explorer Elementary | Pinewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 2780:1 | 421:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | 29.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 92 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.