Enrollment
46
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Learning Center
Kennedy Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 46 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.8:1, Kennedy Learning Center is leaner than roughly 96% of Michigan schools and 67% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 46 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Southfield's public schools, it stands alongside Alice M Birney K8 School (452 students): Kennedy Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students) and Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students) alongside Kennedy Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennedy Learning Center compares
Kennedy Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes Kennedy Learning Center.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~46 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kennedy Learning Center a good school?
Kennedy Learning Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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