- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268062008896
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing ranks #5 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268062008896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 268062008896 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 3.6:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Empower U (188 students)
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Empower U
Empower U
188 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
99 students
- Pine Grove Lea
Pine Grove Learning Center
85 students
- Lincoln Develo
Lincoln Developmental Center
77 students
- This school 61
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing
61 students
- Kent Education 43
Kent Education Centerbeltline
43 students
What this shows Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing compares
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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 | 3.6:1 | ▼ 79% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.1%
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.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower U | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Developmental Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Education Centerbeltline | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~61 students)
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 special-education school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 3.6:1, which is 79% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 77% 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 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% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
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 (typical 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 Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing ranks #5 of 44 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent Isd?
Besides Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Kent Isd also operates Empower U (188 students), Lincoln School (99 students), and Pine Grove Learning Center (85 students). See the Kent Isd district page for the complete list.