- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
Keppen School
Federal NCES profile for Keppen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005863
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keppen School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Keppen School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keppen School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Keppen School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262160005863 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 20.8:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
Keppen School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Keppen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- Lafayette Scho 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- This school 332
Keppen School
332 students
- Earl F Carr Sc 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- James Foote Sc 308
James Foote School
308 students
What this shows Keppen School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keppen School compares
Keppen 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$19,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 28.0%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Keppen School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keppen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Foote School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keppen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keppen School
How many students attend Keppen School?
Keppen School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keppen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keppen School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keppen School?
87.7% of students at Keppen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keppen School?
The largest demographic group at Keppen School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keppen School?
Keppen School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Keppen School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Keppen School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides Keppen School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Lafayette School (441 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.