Enrollment
557
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinloch Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kinloch Elementary School
Kinloch Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 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.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students) and Riverside Middle School (1,139 students) alongside Kinloch Elementary 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 Kinloch Elementary School compares
Kinloch Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crestwood School District, which includes Kinloch Elementary School.
$14,175
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 70.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~557 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kinloch Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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