- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Kinawa School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 262628006284 · Okemos, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 16.7:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Kinawa School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kinawa School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- This school
Kinawa School
735 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- Bennett Woods 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- Hiawatha Eleme 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- Cornell Elemen 439
Cornell Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Kinawa School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinawa School compares
Kinawa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~735 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.