- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Zinser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zinser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262028005705
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zinser Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #14 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Zinser Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zinser Elementary School ranks #14 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262028005705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Zinser Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262028005705 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 17:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenowa Hills High School (876 students)
Zinser Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Zinser Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenowa Hills H
Kenowa Hills High School
876 students
- Kenowa Hills M
Kenowa Hills Middle School
634 students
- Kenowa Hills C
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
538 students
- This school
Zinser Elementary School
443 students
- Alpine Element 323
Alpine Elementary School
323 students
- Kenowa Hills P 99
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
99 students
What this shows Zinser Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zinser Elementary School compares
Zinser 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$14,913
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Zinser Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kenowa Hills Public Schools reports $14,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zinser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zinser Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zinser Elementary School
How many students attend Zinser Elementary School?
Zinser Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zinser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zinser Elementary School is 17:1, 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 Zinser Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Zinser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zinser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zinser Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zinser Elementary School?
Zinser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Zinser Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Zinser Elementary School ranks #14 of 44 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Besides Zinser Elementary School, Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students), Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students), and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (538 students). See the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.