- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MI
Pinewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262034007683
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinewood Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinewood Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Middle School ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262034007683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pinewood Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 262034007683 · Grand Rapids, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 20:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: East Kentwood High School (2,068 students)
Pinewood Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pinewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Kentwood
East Kentwood High School
2,068 students
- This school
Pinewood Middle School
842 students
- East Kentwood 742
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
742 students
- Crestwood Midd 700
Crestwood Middle School
700 students
- Discovery Elem 674
Discovery Elementary
674 students
- Explorer Eleme 556
Explorer Elementary
556 students
What this shows Pinewood Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinewood Middle School compares
Pinewood Middle 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,957
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 34.6%
White 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Pinewood Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kentwood Public Schools reports $14,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Kentwood Freshman Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinewood Middle School
How many students attend Pinewood Middle School?
Pinewood Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinewood Middle School?
56.1% of students at Pinewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinewood Middle School is African American at 34.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinewood Middle School?
Pinewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Pinewood Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinewood Middle School ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Besides Pinewood Middle School, Kentwood Public Schools also operates East Kentwood High School (2,068 students), East Kentwood Freshman Campus (742 students), and Crestwood Middle School (700 students). See the Kentwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.