Enrollment
710
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy Middle School is a large middle school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #314, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lake Shore High School (914 students) and Rodgers Elementary School (534 students) alongside Kennedy Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Kennedy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), which includes Kennedy Middle School.
$14,888
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kennedy Middle School a good school?
Kennedy Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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