- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southfield, MI
Kennedy Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263231008709
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Learning Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231008709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kennedy Learning Center grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 263231008709 · Southfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 5.8:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Kennedy Learning Center grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- This school 46
Kennedy Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Kennedy Learning Center reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Learning Center compares
Kennedy Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 67% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$21,829
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 46 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 89.1%
White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Kennedy Learning Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Southfield
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Learning Center
How many students attend Kennedy Learning Center?
Kennedy Learning Center has 46 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Learning Center is 5.8:1, which is 67% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 63% 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 Learning Center?
42.5% of students at Kennedy Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Learning Center is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Learning Center?
Kennedy Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Learning Center rank among schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Southfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Kennedy Learning Center, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.