Enrollment
184
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clawson, MI
Kenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260993004483
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clawson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI.
School address
District: Clawson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260993004483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenwood Elementary School
Kenwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clawson, Michigan, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clawson Public Schools also operates Paul a Schalm School (543 students) and Clawson High School (369 students) alongside Kenwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenwood Elementary School compares
Kenwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clawson Public Schools, which includes Kenwood Elementary School.
$14,531
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.3%
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.
How Kenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul a Schalm School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clawson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clawson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clawson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Kenwood Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Kenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Clawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clawson on the city page.
Is Kenwood Elementary School a good school?
Kenwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clawson Public Schools?
Besides Kenwood Elementary School, Clawson Public Schools also operates Paul a Schalm School (543 students), Clawson High School (369 students), and Clawson Middle School (275 students). See the Clawson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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