- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kent City, MI
Kent City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kent City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262031001757
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent City Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kent City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent City Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kent City, MI.
School address
District: Kent City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262031001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Kent City Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262031001757 · Kent City, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 22.3:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent City Elementary School (537 students)
Kent City Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent City Elem
Kent City Elementary School
537 students
- Kent City High
Kent City High School
383 students
- This school
Kent City Middle School
290 students
- Kent City Virt 23
Kent City Virtual Academy
23 students
What this shows Kent City Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent City Middle School compares
Kent City Middle 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$14,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Kent City Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kent City Community Schools reports $14,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kent City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kent City Middle School
How many students attend Kent City Middle School?
Kent City Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kent City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City Middle School?
58.5% of students at Kent City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kent City Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Kent City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City Middle School?
Kent City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent City Middle School rank among public schools in Kent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kent City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kent City Community Schools?
Besides Kent City Middle School, Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City Elementary School (537 students), Kent City High School (383 students), and Kent City Virtual Academy (23 students). See the Kent City Community Schools district page for the complete list.