- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Kenosha Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenosha Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644005324
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenosha Park Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #39 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenosha Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenosha Park Elementary ranks #39 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644005324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kenosha Park Elementary held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261644005324 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 19.7:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Kenosha Park Elementary held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kenosha Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 118
Kenosha Park Elementary
118 students
What this shows Kenosha Park Elementary reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenosha Park Elementary compares
Kenosha Park Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 11.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Kenosha Park Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenosha Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenosha Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenosha Park Elementary
How many students attend Kenosha Park Elementary?
Kenosha Park Elementary has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenosha Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenosha Park Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenosha Park Elementary?
82.9% of students at Kenosha Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenosha Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenosha Park Elementary is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenosha Park Elementary?
Kenosha Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenosha Park Elementary rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenosha Park Elementary ranks #39 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Kenosha Park Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.