Enrollment
538
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262028001132
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262028001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 538 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 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.
Against 644 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #378.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grand Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside River City Scholars Charter Academy (286 students): Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 10.2:1).
Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students) and Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students) alongside Kenowa Hills Central Elementary 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 Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School compares
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 8.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School.
$13,452
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
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 Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zinser Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~538 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
How many students attend Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School ranks #15 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School a good school?
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Besides Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School, Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students), Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students), and Zinser Elementary School (443 students). See the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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