- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pontiac, MI
Kennedy Center
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262874001156
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Center has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Kennedy Center held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262874001156 · Pontiac, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 11.4:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Kennedy Center held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- This school 57
Kennedy Center
57 students
What this shows Kennedy Center reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Center compares
Kennedy Center 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 29 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Kennedy Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Pontiac
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Center
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center has 57 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 Kennedy Center?
44.9% of students at Kennedy Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Center?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Center is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Kennedy Center rank among schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Kennedy Center, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Pontiac Middle School (790 students), and Whitman Elementary School (611 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.