Kentwood Public Schools District
- 5820 EASTERN AVE SE
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
- (616) 455-4400
14 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.0% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,911 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.7 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,934 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 504 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,934 | 17.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 645 |
| 1st Grade Students | 576 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 561 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 599 |
| 4th Grade Students | 607 |
| 5th Grade Students | 624 |
| 6th Grade Students | 576 |
| 7th Grade Students | 619 |
| 8th Grade Students | 655 |
| 9th Grade Students | 827 |
| 10th Grade Students | 894 |
| 11th Grade Students | 658 |
| 12th Grade Students | 565 |
| Ungraded Students | 121 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 766 |
| Hispanic | 881 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,504 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,887 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,137 |
| Female | 3,949 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 504 | 17.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 157 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 257 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 76 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 173 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 15 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 407 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| School Administrators | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 80 |
| Student Support Services | 62 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 226 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $98,732,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $45,908,000 | 46.5% |
| Property Tax | $35,362,000 | 35.8% |
| Other School Systems | $6,921,000 | 7.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $23,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $87,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $1,024,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $461,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $731,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $384,000 | 0.4% |
| Sale of Property | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $751,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $154,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $49,009,000 | 49.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $43,406,000 | 44.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,995,000 | 3.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,734,000 | 1.8% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $28,000 | 0.03% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $112,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $142,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $592,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,815,000 | 3.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,605,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,720,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $490,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $81,821,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $53,248,000 | 65.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $25,650,000 | 31.3% |
| Student Support | $5,063,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,243,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,431,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $4,415,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,380,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,598,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,520,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,923,000 | 3.6% |
| Food Services | $2,923,000 | 3.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 606 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 4 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 161 | 5.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Kentwood Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 18
- Students: 8,934
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 504
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BOWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Kentwood, MI Public | KG-5 | 271 | 14.6 |  Review This School |
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| BROOKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 300 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2475 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 358 | 20.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CRESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 620 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-12 | 293 | 21.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 519 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| EAST KENTWOOD FRESHMAN CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
6170 Valley Ln Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9 | 781 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| EAST KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 10-12 | 1,884 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| ENDEAVOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 489 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI Public | KG-5 | 468 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 324 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3303 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MEADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 355 | 24.1 | Review This School |
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| PINEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 749 | 17.6 |  4 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 318 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TOWNLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-5 | 301 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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| VALLEYWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 6-8 | 480 | 13.4 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEDGWOOD CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 3-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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