- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Kendon School
Federal NCES profile for Kendon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005804
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendon School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kendon School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kendon School ranks #8 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
159 on latest CCD 262115005804 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 13.3:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 22 schools in Lansing. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kendon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- This school 159
Kendon School
159 students
What this shows Kendon School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kendon School compares
Kendon School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kendon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kendon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kendon School
How many students attend Kendon School?
Kendon School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendon School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Kendon School?
85.5% of students at Kendon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendon School?
Kendon School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kendon School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Kendon School ranks #8 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Kendon School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Eastern High School (798 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.