- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Endeavor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Endeavor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262034000592
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Endeavor Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Endeavor Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Endeavor Elementary ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Endeavor Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262034000592 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 17.8:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: East Kentwood High School (2,068 students)
Endeavor Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Endeavor Elementary 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
- East Kentwood 742
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
742 students
- Crestwood Midd 700
Crestwood Middle School
700 students
- Discovery Elem 674
Discovery Elementary
674 students
- This school 553
Endeavor Elementary
553 students
What this shows Endeavor Elementary reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Endeavor Elementary compares
Endeavor Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.8%
White 22.6%
Asian 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Endeavor Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kentwood Public Schools reports $14,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Endeavor Elementary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Kentwood Freshman Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Endeavor Elementary'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
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Endeavor Elementary
How many students attend Endeavor Elementary?
Endeavor Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Endeavor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Endeavor Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Endeavor Elementary?
56.6% of students at Endeavor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Endeavor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Endeavor Elementary is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Endeavor Elementary?
Endeavor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Endeavor Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Endeavor Elementary ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Besides Endeavor Elementary, Kentwood Public Schools also operates East Kentwood High School (2,068 students), Pinewood Middle School (842 students), and East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.