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Kentwood Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
16
Schools
9,260
Students
$16,930
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
71.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
80.6%
Graduation Rate
-5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kentwood Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 9,260 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,930 is above average for a US public school district. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowen ElementaryPK–05365
Brookwood ElementaryPK–05349
Challenger ElementaryKG–05341
Discovery ElementaryKG–05711
Endeavor ElementaryKG–05544
Explorer ElementaryKG–05527
Glenwood ElementaryKG–05406
Meadowlawn ElementaryPK–05378
Southwood ElementaryKG–05332
Townline ElementaryPK–05307
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crestwood Middle School06–08682
Pinewood Middle School06–08809
Valleywood Middle School06–08514
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossroads Alternative High School06–12242
East Kentwood High School10–122,010
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Kentwood Freshman Campus09–09743
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,930+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
34%
State
50.9%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
15.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
9,260
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,930 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.6%, graduation is 5.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kentwood Public Schools?
Kentwood Public Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 9,260 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kentwood Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 80.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kentwood Public Schools spend per student?
Kentwood Public Schools spends $16,930 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kentwood Public Schools?
72% of students in Kentwood Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kentwood Public Schools?
No, Kentwood Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kentwood Public Schools serve?
Kentwood Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kentwood Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kentwood Public Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.