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East Kentwood Freshman Campus

6170 VALLEY LANE DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508Kentwood Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–09Non-Charter
743
Students
Total enrolled
$16,930
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 743 students in grades 09–09 in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,930 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Kentwood Freshman Campus is a large secondary in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, serving grades 09–09 with 743 students. The district invests $16,930 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at East Kentwood Freshman Campus

743
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution369 male · 374 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 533 students
Student Composition
11%
26%
17%
38%
8%
Asian11%
White26%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black38%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262034000591

Academic Outcomes at East Kentwood Freshman Campus

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49508

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,930Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,930
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,449
Student Support$3,217
Administration$2,032
Operations$2,539
Other$1,693
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,930 spent per student, an estimated $7,500 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
34%
State government
50.9%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,930/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Discovery ElementaryEndeavor ElementaryExplorer ElementaryGlenwood Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Pinewood Middle SchoolCrestwood Middle SchoolValleywood Middle School
↓
High School
East Kentwood High SchoolCrossroads Alternative High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelSecondary
Grades09 – 09
Location—
CountyKent County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKentwood Public Schools →
Phone: (616)698-9292
NCES ID: 262034000591
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRAND RAPIDS seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kentwood Public Schools
High
East Kentwood High School
2,010 students · 10–12
● 38 opp66% FRL
Mid
Pinewood Middle School
809 students · 06–08
● 38 opp67% FRL
Elem
Discovery Elementary
711 students · KG–05
● 38 opp66% FRL
Mid
Crestwood Middle School
682 students · 06–08
● 45 opp70% FRL
Elem
Endeavor Elementary
544 students · KG–05
● 45 opp65% FRL
Elem
Explorer Elementary
527 students · KG–05
● 50 opp56% FRL
Mid
Valleywood Middle School
514 students · 06–08
● 38 opp84% FRL
Elem
Glenwood Elementary
406 students · KG–05
● 38 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6170 VALLEY LANE DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Secondary
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.