- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263267006819
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 263267006819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kennedy Middle School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 263267006819 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 20.3:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Shore High School (914 students)
Kennedy Middle School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Shore Hig
Lake Shore High School
914 students
- This school
Kennedy Middle School
710 students
- Rodgers Elemen
Rodgers Elementary School
534 students
- Violet Element
Violet Elementary School
471 students
- Masonic Height
Masonic Heights Elementary School
466 students
- North Lake Hig 124
North Lake High School
124 students
What this shows Kennedy Middle School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Middle School compares
Kennedy Middle School 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$15,028
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodgers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Violet Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Masonic Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Middle School?
48.8% of students at Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Kennedy Middle School, Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lake Shore High School (914 students), Rodgers Elementary School (534 students), and Violet Elementary School (471 students). See the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.