How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pinewood Middle School | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 842 | 302 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.1% | 77.1% |
| 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 | Pinewood Middle School | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pinewood Middle School | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.0% | 36.1% |
| African American | 34.6% | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% | 25.8% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 10.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pinewood Middle School | Southwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 421:1 | 1510:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 48.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 92 | 3 |
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.
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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 Editorial.