At a glance
Reported students
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Kennedy Learning Center: 46 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
9.2:1 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
- 5
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 0.6:1
What the reported data says about Kennedy Learning Center
Kennedy Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Southfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 46 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (89.1%) and White (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kennedy Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black89.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Southfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McIntyre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
University High School Academy
High · Grades 09–12
274 reported students
University Elementary School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
University Middle School Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
Morris Adler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Public schools near Kennedy Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School Other · Charter · AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School | KG–12 | 426 | 0.8 mi |
| NOVA Discipline Academy Other · Oak Park School District of the City of | 02–12 | 108 | 1.3 mi |
| Lighthouse Connections Academy Other · Charter · Lighthouse Connections Academy | KG–12 | 2,056 | 2.3 mi |
| David Ellis Academy Other · Charter · David Ellis Academy | PK–12 | 206 | 2.9 mi |
| University Yes Academy Other · Charter · University Yes Academy | KG–12 | 388 | 3.1 mi |
| Bradford Academy Other · Charter · Bradford Academy | PK–12 | 678 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Learning Center
What grades does Kennedy Learning Center serve?
Kennedy Learning Center reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Southfield Public School District.
How many students attend Kennedy Learning Center?
Kennedy Learning Center reported 46 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 5 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kennedy Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 46 students and 5 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 Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kennedy Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kennedy Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% 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 Learning Center in?
Kennedy Learning Center is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kennedy Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School (0.8 mi), NOVA Discipline Academy (1.3 mi), Lighthouse Connections Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.