- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262028001132 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.9:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenowa Hills High School (876 students)
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenowa Hills H
Kenowa Hills High School
876 students
- Kenowa Hills M
Kenowa Hills Middle School
634 students
- This school
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
538 students
- Zinser Element
Zinser Elementary School
443 students
- Alpine Element 323
Alpine Elementary School
323 students
- Kenowa Hills P 99
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
99 students
What this shows Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School compares
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Kenowa Hills Public Schools reports $14,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.