- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
East Kentwood High School
Federal NCES profile for East Kentwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262034005721
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Kentwood High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #18 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Kentwood High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood High School ranks #18 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034005721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
East Kentwood High School held near 2,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 106.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+77 students YoY 262034005721 · Grand Rapids, MI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,068 enr · 19.7:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinewood Middle School (842 students)
East Kentwood High School held near 2,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 106.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Kentwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Kentwood High School
2,068 students
- Pinewood Middl
Pinewood Middle School
842 students
- East Kentwood 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 High School reports 2,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Kentwood High School compares
East Kentwood High School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,068
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, East Kentwood High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Kentwood Freshman Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Kentwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
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West Michigan Aviation Academy
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600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
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Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
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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 (~2,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Kentwood High School
How many students attend East Kentwood High School?
East Kentwood High School has 2,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 2,010 (2022-23) → 2,087 (2023-24), nearly flat (+77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Kentwood High School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Kentwood High School?
55.3% of students at East Kentwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Kentwood High School?
The largest demographic group at East Kentwood High School is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Kentwood High School?
East Kentwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Kentwood High School ranks #18 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 High School, Kentwood Public Schools also operates Pinewood Middle School (842 students), East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students), and Crestwood Middle School (700 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.