- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Kinloch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kinloch Elementary 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 260001603914
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinloch Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinloch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinloch Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Crestwood School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001603914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kinloch Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 260001603914 · Dearborn Heights, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 20.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood High School (1,272 students)
Kinloch Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kinloch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High School
1,272 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
1,139 students
- This school
Kinloch Elementary School
557 students
- Highview Eleme 395
Highview Elementary School
395 students
- Hillcrest Elem 309
Hillcrest Elementary School
309 students
- Crestwood Acce 30
Crestwood Accelerated Program
30 students
What this shows Kinloch Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinloch Elementary School compares
Kinloch Elementary 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Kinloch Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crestwood School District reports $16,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinloch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Accelerated Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinloch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kinloch Elementary School
How many students attend Kinloch Elementary School?
Kinloch Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinloch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinloch Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinloch Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Kinloch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinloch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kinloch Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinloch Elementary School?
Kinloch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Kinloch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinloch Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, 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 Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Crestwood School District?
Besides Kinloch Elementary School, Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students), Riverside Middle School (1,139 students), and Highview Elementary School (395 students). See the Crestwood School District district page for the complete list.