Enrollment
114
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260009900612 Charter school
Kensington Woods Schools — Lakeland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Kensington Woods Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensington Woods Schools earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 25/100
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
School address
District: Kensington Woods Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kensington Woods Schools compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kensington Woods Schools reports 114 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the Michigan average and 39% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kensington Woods Schools spends $9,140 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $13,507 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 6.1% from local sources (property taxes), 87.8% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kensington Woods Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 60% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
114 larger than 11% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,140
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 114 Top 15% in Michigan — larger than 85% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.5% -42% vs state
NCES ID 260009900612
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kensington Woods Schools, which includes Kensington Woods Schools.
$9,140
Per student
-32%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 87.8%
Federal 6.1%
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.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington Woods Schools
How many students attend Kensington Woods Schools?
Kensington Woods Schools has 114 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Woods Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Woods Schools is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Kensington Woods Schools?
31.5% of students at Kensington Woods Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensington Woods Schools?
The largest demographic group at Kensington Woods Schools is White at 92.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensington Woods Schools?
Kensington Woods Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Kensington Woods Schools a good school?
Kensington Woods Schools earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.