- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Federal NCES profile for East Kentwood Freshman Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262034000591
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Kentwood Freshman Campus earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #14 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood Freshman Campus ranks #14 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
East Kentwood Freshman Campus held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 262034000591 · Grand Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 17.3:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East Kentwood High School (2,068 students)
East Kentwood Freshman Campus held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Kentwood Freshman Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Kentwood
East Kentwood High School
2,068 students
- Pinewood Middl
Pinewood Middle School
842 students
- This school 742
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
742 students
- Crestwood Midd 700
Crestwood Middle School
700 students
- Discovery Elem 674
Discovery Elementary
674 students
- Explorer Eleme 556
Explorer Elementary
556 students
What this shows East Kentwood Freshman Campus reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Kentwood Freshman Campus compares
East Kentwood Freshman Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$14,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, East Kentwood Freshman Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Kentwood Public Schools reports $14,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Kentwood Freshman Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Kentwood Freshman Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Kentwood Freshman Campus
How many students attend East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood Freshman Campus is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
62.2% of students at East Kentwood Freshman Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The largest demographic group at East Kentwood Freshman Campus is African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Kentwood Freshman Campus rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood Freshman Campus ranks #14 of 22 high 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 high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Besides East Kentwood Freshman Campus, Kentwood Public Schools also operates East Kentwood High School (2,068 students), Pinewood Middle School (842 students), and Crestwood Middle School (700 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.