Enrollment
253
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
West Kelloggsville School
Federal NCES profile for West Kelloggsville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262016005700
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Kelloggsville School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Kelloggsville School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Kelloggsville School ranks #11 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kelloggsville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262016005700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Kelloggsville School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Kelloggsville School
West Kelloggsville School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 253 students.
At 16.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside River City Scholars Charter Academy (286 students): West Kelloggsville School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 10.2:1).
Kelloggsville Public Schools also operates Kelloggsville High School (595 students) and Central Kelloggsville Elementary (494 students) alongside West Kelloggsville 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 West Kelloggsville School compares
West Kelloggsville 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$14,301
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
White 18.2%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, West Kelloggsville School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelloggsville Public Schools, which includes West Kelloggsville School.
$14,301
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 55.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 West Kelloggsville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Kelloggsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelloggsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Kelloggsville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 54th Street Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Kelloggsville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Kelloggsville School
How many students attend West Kelloggsville School?
West Kelloggsville School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kelloggsville School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Kelloggsville School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 West Kelloggsville School?
80.5% of students at West Kelloggsville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Kelloggsville School?
The largest demographic group at West Kelloggsville School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Kelloggsville School?
West Kelloggsville School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 West Kelloggsville School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, West Kelloggsville School ranks #11 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is West Kelloggsville School a good school?
West Kelloggsville School earns 28/100 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 Kelloggsville Public Schools?
Besides West Kelloggsville School, Kelloggsville Public Schools also operates Kelloggsville High School (595 students), Central Kelloggsville Elementary (494 students), and Kelloggsville Middle School (475 students). See the Kelloggsville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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