At a glance
Reported students
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326.5
Kennedy Center: 57 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
6.6:1 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
- 84
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Pontiac. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Pontiac City School District. NCES reports 57 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.6:1, below 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 (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.4%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kennedy Center
- 1How do the reported 6.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.6 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
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black43.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Pontiac City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
International Technology Academy WHRC
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Pontiac Academy for Student Success
High · Grades 09–12
7 reported students
Bethune Adult Education
High · Grades 12–12
0 reported students
Rogers School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
280 reported students
Herrington School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
319 reported students
Alcott School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Public schools near Kennedy Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Village School Other · Waterford School District | KG–12 | 56 | 2.5 mi |
| Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Other · Oakland Schools | KG–12 | 298 | 2.8 mi |
| Oakside Prep Academy Other · Charter · Oakside Prep Academy | KG–12 | 1,424 | 3.3 mi |
| Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus Other · Waterford School District | UG–UG | 27 | 3.8 mi |
| Kingsley Montgomery School Other · Waterford School District | PK–12 | 45 | 4.8 mi |
| Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac Other · Charter · Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac | PK–12 | 850 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Center
What grades does Kennedy Center serve?
Kennedy Center reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Pontiac City School District.
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center reported 57 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 84 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kennedy Center?
The calculated ratio is 6.6:1, based on 57 students and 8.6 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 Kennedy Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kennedy Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontiac City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kennedy Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.4% 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 Kennedy Center in?
Kennedy Center is part of Pontiac City School District, based in Pontiac, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kennedy Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Childrens Village School (2.5 mi), Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (2.8 mi), Oakside Prep Academy (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.