Enrollment
735
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Okemos, MI
Kinawa School
Federal NCES profile for Kinawa School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262628006284
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinawa School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinawa School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinawa School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628006284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinawa School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kinawa School
Kinawa School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Okemos, Michigan, enrolling 735 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students) and Chippewa Middle School (726 students) alongside Kinawa 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 Kinawa School compares
Kinawa 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Asian 22.7%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Kinawa School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okemos Public Schools, which includes Kinawa School.
$13,042
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 Kinawa School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinawa School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary 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 (~735 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kinawa School
How many students attend Kinawa School?
Kinawa School has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Okemos, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinawa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinawa School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Kinawa School?
18.5% of students at Kinawa School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinawa School?
The largest demographic group at Kinawa School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinawa School?
Kinawa School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kinawa School rank among elementary schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinawa School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Okemos on the city page.
Is Kinawa School a good school?
Kinawa School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Kinawa School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Chippewa Middle School (726 students), and Bennett Woods Elementary School (476 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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