Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262031005708
Kent City High School — Kent City, MI
Federal NCES profile for Kent City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 12/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
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 →
School address
District: Kent City Community 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent City High School 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
Kent City High School reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 64% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Michigan average and 11% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 511 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kent City Community Schools spends $21,955 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.1% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Kent City High School 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 43% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% 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
26:1
students per teacher
— 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$21,955
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 511 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 56% in Michigan — larger than 44% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 26:1 +43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.2% -15% vs state
NCES ID 262031005708
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 511:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City Community Schools, which includes Kent City High School.
$21,955
Per student
+39%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Kent City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Kent City High School
How many students attend Kent City High School?
Kent City High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a other school in KENT CITY, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School is 26:1, which is 43% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City High School?
46.2% of students at Kent City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City High School?
The largest demographic group at Kent City High School is White at 67.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in KENT CITY, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City High School?
Kent City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.