Enrollment
61
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268062008896
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing — Grand Rapids, MI
Federal NCES profile for Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 86
🌟 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 →
School address
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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing reports 61 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% 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 15.9:1, it is 78% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Michigan average and 22% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 81% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 9% | — | — |
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
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
3.5:1
students per teacher
— 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 61 Top 9% in Michigan — larger than 91% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 3.5:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.3% +17% vs state
NCES ID 268062008896
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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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
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing
How many students attend Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing has 61 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing is 3.5:1, which is 81% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
63.3% of students at Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
The largest demographic group at Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing is White at 47.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.