Enrollment
332
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262160005863
Keppen School — Lincoln Park, MI
Federal NCES profile for Keppen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 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 →
The verdict
Keppen School earns an F Resource Investment Index (15/100), with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 15/100
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keppen School 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
Keppen School reports 332 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Michigan average and 69% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $20,703 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.3% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Keppen School 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
21 smaller classes than 12% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
332 larger than 37% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,703
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 332 Top 46% in Michigan — larger than 54% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.7% +62% vs state
NCES ID 262160005863
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes Keppen School.
$20,703
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
Similar other schools in Lincoln Park
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James Foote School
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Max Paun School
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Hoover School
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287 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Raupp School
Standard public school
261 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Keppen School
How many students attend Keppen School?
Keppen School has 332 students enrolled. It is a other school in LINCOLN PARK, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keppen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keppen School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LINCOLN PARK, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keppen School?
Keppen School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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.