At a glance
Reported students
742
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
East Kentwood Freshman Campus: 742 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about East Kentwood Freshman Campus
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kentwood Public Schools. NCES reports 742 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (33.2%) and White (22.9%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Kentwood Freshman Campus
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.9%
- Hispanic19.5%
- Black33.2%
- Asian16.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kentwood Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Discovery Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
674 reported students
Pinewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
842 reported students
Explorer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
556 reported students
Endeavor Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
553 reported students
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Public schools near East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Charter Academy Other · Charter · Excel Charter Academy | KG–12 | 791 | 2.7 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy South Campus Other · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | KG–12 | 213 | 3.6 mi |
| PrepNet Virtual Academy Other · Charter · PrepNet Virtual Academy | KG–12 | 1,080 | 3.8 mi |
| Pine Grove Learning Center Other · Kent ISD | PK–12 | 85 | 5.4 mi |
| Hope Academy of West Michigan Other · Charter · Hope Academy of West Michigan | PK–12 | 284 | 6.1 mi |
| Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Other · Caledonia Community Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Kentwood Freshman Campus
What grades does East Kentwood Freshman Campus serve?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus reports grades 09–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Kentwood Public Schools.
How many students attend East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus reported 742 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 862 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 742 students and 39.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Kentwood Freshman Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentwood Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Kentwood Freshman Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Kentwood Freshman Campus in?
East Kentwood Freshman Campus is part of Kentwood Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Excel Charter Academy (2.7 mi), Lighthouse Academy South Campus (3.6 mi), PrepNet Virtual Academy (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.